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HectorMine
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Aerial Photo of the Surface Rupture
Looking towards NW across Lavic Lake, rupture passing from lower right, stepping out toward upper left; NW end of the surface rupture is in the distance on the far side of Lavic Lake....
Aerial Photo of the Surface Rupture
Cracks on far side of wash; called 'en-echelon' breaks where they step sideways....
Aerial Photo of the Surface Rupture
Southeast of maximum displacement site. Here we see 3-4 meters of right-lateral slip have offset a ridge and created a 'shutter' ridge blocking flow in the dry creek channel. The white vertical surface is the fault scarp....
Aerial Photo of the Surface Rupture
View right along the main rupture zone, and also visible is a subsidiary fracture from lower-right corner coalescing with the main break in the middle distance....
Aerial Photo of the Surface Rupture
View downward onto vehicle tracks crossing the fault at a high angle. One can see 2.5 to 3.5 meeter right-lateral displacement of the tracks.... |