The Effect of Clay Content on the Dilatancy and Frictional Properties of Fault Gouge

Mature fault cores are comprised of extremely fine, low permeability, clay‐bearing gouges. Saturated granular fault materials are known to dilate in response to increases in sliding velocity, resulting in significant pore pressure drops that can suppress instability. Up to now, dilatancy has been me...

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