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RADIOGENIC ISOTOPE ANALYSES REFINE CONSTRAINTS ON THE SEISMIC CYCLE OF AN INTRAPLATE NORMAL FAULT

Randolph T. Williams, Laurel B. Goodwin, Warren D. Sharp, Peter S. Mozley, Brian L. Beard, Clark M. Johnson

Abstracts with programs - Geological Society of America · 2017

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Summary

This paper applies radiogenic isotope geochemistry to refine chronological constraints on the seismic cycle of an intraplate normal fault, as suggested by the title and conference abstract format. The work appears to demonstrate how isotopic dating methods can improve understanding of fault rupture timing and recurrence patterns, contributing to seismic hazard assessment. The research was presented at the Geological Society of America meeting in 2017.

UK applicability

This is a geophysical study with no apparent direct relevance to UK farming systems, soil health, nutrient density, or human nutrition outcomes. It should not have been included in Vitagri's Pulse Brain catalogue.

Key measures

Radiogenic isotope ratios (likely strontium, neodymium, lead, or similar systems) used to date fault displacement and constrain seismic recurrence intervals

Outcomes reported

This paper appears to present radiogenic isotope analyses applied to constraining the timing and recurrence patterns of seismic activity on an intraplate normal fault. The study likely reports refined age estimates or temporal constraints derived from isotopic dating of fault-related minerals or materials.

Theme
General food systems / other
Subject
Other / interdisciplinary
Study type
Research
Study design
Research
Source type
Conference paper
Status
Published
System type
Other
DOI
10.1130/abs/2017am-308057
Catalogue ID
BFmokb4e3r-p4q2ft

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