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https://doi.org/10.5194/se-12-1287-2021
Research article
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14 Jun 2021
Research article |  | 14 Jun 2021

Stress rotation – impact and interaction of rock stiffness and faults

Karsten Reiter

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The influence and interaction of elastic material properties (Young's modulus, Poisson's ratio), density and low-friction faults on the resulting far-field stress pattern in the Earth's crust is tested with generic models. A Young's modulus contrast can lead to a significant stress rotation. Discontinuities with low friction in homogeneous models change the stress pattern only slightly, away from the fault. In addition, active discontinuities are able to compensate stress rotation.