Mechanism of Slip Transfer in the Central Walker Lane

Wesnousky 0001006太平洋板块和北美板块之间的相对板块运动是以沿着圣安德烈亚斯断层系的方式进行的，这一点相对来说是众所周知的，尽管25%的相对板块运动发生在圣安德烈亚斯断层系以东。 如何滑动分布通过中央步行者巷和盆地和山脉省是缺乏记录。 本项目将调查沿着中央步行者巷的主要走滑断层的第四纪沉积物，以确定晚第四纪的类型、时间和滑动速率。 这些数据将用于测试模型，并确定通过太平洋-北美板块边界这一重要要素的滑动转移力学。

Wesnousky0001006The manner in which relative plate motion between the Pacific and North American plate is accommodated along the San Andreas fault system is relatively well known, although 25% of the relative plate motion occurs east of the San Andreas system. How slip is distributed through central Walker Lane and the Basin and Range province is poorly documented. This project will investigate quaternary deposits along the major strike-slip faults in central Walker Lane to define the style, timing and slip rates during the late quaternary. These data will be used to test models and define the mechanics of slip transfer through this important element of the Pacific - North American plate boundary.