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Tulsa Geological Society

Abstract


Tulsa Geological Society Digest
Vol. 29 (1961), Pages 108-108

Strike-Slip Faults: Abstract

Mason L. Hill1

Abstract

The San Francisco earthquake of 1960 attracted attention to strike-slip faulting. Later work indicates the possibility of accumulative right lateral-slip of at least 350 miles on the San Andreas. There are many other examples of faults on which geologic evidence shows similar displacements of great Previous HitmagnitudeTop. Seismic solutions show a preponderance of strike-slip in causing large earthquakes. Correlation of magnetic surveys has suggested many miles of strike-slip on oceanic faults. Paleomagnetic pole positions might (?) be explained by strike-slip faulting. Accelerated progress in geotectonics requires a revamping of fault classifications.


 

Acknowledgments and Associated Footnotes

1 Exploration Manager, Richfield Oil Corp.

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