Presentation Information

[OS-15-06]Identification and analysis of ground surface rupture patterns from thrust and reverse fault earthquakes using geomechanical models

*Kristen Chiama1, William Bednarz2, Robb Moss3, John H. Shaw1 (1. Harvard University, 2. Brown University, 3.California Polytechnic State University)

Keywords:

distinct element method,surface fault rupture,fault scarps,tectonic geomorphology,numerical modeling