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Fault gouge structure formation is linked to deformation rate, not total energy. Even small earthquakes (Mw < 2) can create fault textures previously thought to require significant slip or conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Geophysics
  • Rock Mechanics
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Fault gouge formation is crucial for understanding earthquake dynamics.
  • Gouge textures are typically associated with large displacements and high P/T conditions.
  • The feedback between fault slip and gouge evolution is not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between fault slip dynamics and the resulting gouge structures.
  • To determine how deformation rate influences gouge amorphization and nanostructure.
  • To assess the impact of gouge material on fault strength evolution.

Main Methods:

  • Experiments on intact granite under varying slip rates (quasi-static to fully dynamic).
  • Inclusion of fluid conditions and limited slip displacements (max. 4 mm).

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  • Analysis of gouge nanostructure, amorphization, and evidence of melting (e.g., magnetite nanograins).

    • Main Results:

    • Gouge amorphization extent positively correlates with deformation rate.
    • Melting evidence (magnetite nanograins) observed at the highest slip rates.
    • Gouge nanostructure correlates with power dissipation, not total energy input.
    • Amorphous gouge material did not significantly impact strength evolution during rupture.

    Conclusions:

    • Fault gouge textures can form during small earthquakes (Mw < 2) in the upper crust from initially intact materials.
    • Deformation rate is a key factor in gouge amorphization and nanostructure development.
    • These findings challenge previous assumptions about the conditions required for gouge texture formation.