Structure and morphology of submarine slab slides: clues to origin and behavior
Marine Geotechnology
By: Dennis W. O'Leary
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Abstract
Geologic features suggest that some slab slides probably result from long-term strength degradation of weak layers deep in the homoclinal section. Time-dependent strain in clay-rich layers can create potential slide surfaces of low frictional strength. Competent layers are weak in tension and probably fragment in the first instance of, or even prior to, translation, and the allochthonous mass is readily transformed into a high-momentum debris flow. The structure and geomorphology of slab slides provide important clues to their origin and behavior. -from Author
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Structure and morphology of submarine slab slides: clues to origin and behavior |
| Series title | Marine Geotechnology |
| DOI | 10.1080/10641199109379882 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 1-2 |
| Year Published | 1991 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Marine Geotechnology |
| First page | 53 |
| Last page | 69 |
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