Conrad Childs

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors propose a model in which a fault initiates as an array of irregular fault segments, and as displacement increases, relay zones separating fault segments are breached and fault surface irregularities are sheared off, to form fault zones containing lenses of fault-bounded rock.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors consider the extent to which kinematic interpretations of faulting benefit from a 3-D, rather than 2-D geometrical perspective, and suggest that very different interpretations of their evolution arise from the recognition that the propagation directions of faults, and fault segments, will rarely be contained within the inspection plane of 2D data.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors studied overlap zones between normal faults using a variety of 2D and 3D seismic reflection datasets and found that the effect of relay zones on hydrocarbon reservoirs may be to provide structural closure, form gaps in otherwise sealing faults or increase reservoir connectivity.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors propose an alternative growth model where fault lengths are near-constant from an early stage and growth is achieved mainly by increase in cumulative displacement, which predicts a progressive increase in fault displacement to length ratios as a fault system matures.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors used displacement contour diagrams constructed using seismic reflection data and coal-mine plans to establish the factors determining the dimensions, shapes and displacement patterns of normal faults.