Conjugate, or bimodal, fault patterns dominate the geological literature on shear failure.
Based on Anderson's (1905) application of the Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion, these …

As faults grow over time and become more “mature,” some of their geometrical and
mechanical properties evolve, and these changes modify earthquake behavior. It is thus of …

Pore pressure reduction in sandstone reservoirs generally leads to small elastic plus
inelastic strains. These small strains (0.1%–1.0% in total) may lead to surface subsidence …

Deformation localization is a widely observed, but rarely quantified process in the crust.
Recent observations suggest that the localization of seismicity and fracture networks can …

Reduction of pore fluid pressure in sandstone oil, gas, or geothermal reservoirs causes
elastic and possibly inelastic compaction of the reservoir, which may lead to surface …

Particle‐based numerical simulations of cohesive contractional wedges can yield important
perspectives on the formation and evolution of fold and thrust belts, offering particular …

Using wet kaolin experiments, we document the evolution of strain localization during strike-
slip fault maturation under variable boundary conditions (pre-existing fault, depth of and …

We report quantitative results from three brittle thrust wedge experiments, comparing
numerical results directly with each other and with corresponding analogue results. We first …

Forecasting the timing of catastrophic failure, such as crustal earthquakes, has been a
central concern for centuries. Such forecasting requires identifying signals that evolve or …

Erosion and sedimentation constantly rework topography created by tectonics but also
modulate stresses in the underlying crust by redistributing surficial loads. Decades of …