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Articles | Volume 15, issue 12
Articles | Volume 15, issue 12
https://doi.org/10.5194/se-15-1445-2024
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https://doi.org/10.5194/se-15-1445-2024
© Author(s) 2024. This work is distributed under
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Articles | Volume 15, issue 12
Research article
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09 Dec 2024
Research article |  | 09 Dec 2024

Understanding the stress field at the lateral termination of a thrust fold using generic geomechanical models and clustering methods

Anthony Adwan, Bertrand Maillot, Pauline Souloumiac, Christophe Barnes, Christophe Nussbaum, Meinert Rahn, and Thomas Van Stiphout

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We use computer simulations to study how stress is distributed in large-scale geological models, focusing on how fault lines behave under pressure. By running many 2D and 3D simulations with varying conditions, we discover patterns in how faults form and interact. Our findings reveal that even small changes in conditions can lead to different stress outcomes. This research helps us better understand earthquake mechanics and could improve predictions of fault behavior in real-world scenarios.
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