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Anisotropic origin of transform faults.

R Freund, A M Merzer

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |April 9, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    Transform faults form in freezing wax films due to mechanical anisotropy. This process may explain oceanic transform faults originating from upper mantle anisotropy.

    Area of Science:

    • Materials Science
    • Geophysics
    • Rheology

    Background:

    • Surface films of liquid wax exhibit unique behaviors during freezing.
    • Optical anisotropy in wax fibers influences film properties.
    • Mechanical anisotropy is a key factor in material failure.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the formation mechanism of transform faults in freezing wax films.
    • To explore the role of mechanical anisotropy in transform fault initiation.
    • To draw parallels between wax film behavior and oceanic transform faults.

    Main Methods:

    • Observing the freezing process of liquid wax surface films.
    • Analyzing the structure and optical properties of wax films.
    • Measuring the mechanical properties (tensile and shear strength) of wax films.

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    Main Results:

    • Transform faults were observed during the stretching and freezing of wax films.
    • Wax films with a specific fabric (warp yarn of wax fibers) showed transform fault formation.
    • Materials lacking this fabric did not produce transform faults.
    • High tensile strength and low shear strength in the spreading direction correlated with transform fault initiation.

    Conclusions:

    • The mechanical anisotropy of wax films is the primary cause of transform fault formation.
    • The observed phenomenon in wax films provides a potential model for understanding oceanic ridge-ridge transform faults.
    • Seismically recorded anisotropy in the Earth's oceanic upper mantle may similarly generate oceanic transform faults.