Quaternary slickensides

FAMRAD Project (Spanish ministry of Science and Innovation), regarding the study of geochemical seismic precursors associated to the Alhama de Murcia Fault (Murcia, SE of Spain).

Measurement of slickensides on the fault plane of Alhama de Murcia master Fault affecting Quaternary limestone thrusting Tertiary silts. Lateral strike-slip with a reverse component, generating active travertine.

Author: Enrique Sanz (GEOMNIA)
Location: Carraclaca (Lorca, Murcia)
Date: 20/12/2019
Picture owner: Enrique Sanz (GEOMNIA)

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