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Microstructural evidence of localized dislocation creep and recrystallization at temperatures >400 °C in shallow carbonate-hosted faults demonstrates coseismic frictional heating and confirms seismic slip. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To identify microstructural evidence of coseismic slip and frictional heating in shallow carbonate-hosted active faults.

August 30, 2026GeologyOpen Access

Coseismic dislocation creep and recrystallization in a shallow carbonate-hosted active fault

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Geological analysis reveals coseismic frictional heating exceeding 400 °C in shallow carbonate faults, indicating intense seismic slip and hazard potential in upper crustal carbonate zones.

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To identify microstructural evidence of coseismic slip and frictional heating in shallow carbonate-hosted active faults.
Conducted field observations of a ∼50-m-thick active normal fault zone hosted in Middle to Late Pleistocene carbonate rocks on Miyako Island, Japan.
Performed microstructural analyses on ∼2-mm-thick narrow slip zones characterized by mirror-like striated surfaces and ultrafine-grained calcite matrices.
Identified localized dislocation creep and dynamic recrystallization in calcite grains within narrow ∼2-mm-thick slip zones.
Determined that slip-zone deformation occurred at temperatures exceeding 400 °C, substantially higher than the ambient temperature of ∼25 °C, confirming coseismic frictional heating.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a93efc06c1a8fb52e79bd4a https://doi.org/10.1130/g54968.1

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August 30, 2026GeologyOpen Access

Coseismic dislocation creep and recrystallization in a shallow carbonate-hosted active fault

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Overview

Geological analysis reveals coseismic frictional heating exceeding 400 °C in shallow carbonate faults, indicating intense seismic slip and hazard potential in upper crustal carbonate zones.

Key Points

To identify microstructural evidence of coseismic slip and frictional heating in shallow carbonate-hosted active faults.
Conducted field observations of a ∼50-m-thick active normal fault zone hosted in Middle to Late Pleistocene carbonate rocks on Miyako Island, Japan.
Performed microstructural analyses on ∼2-mm-thick narrow slip zones characterized by mirror-like striated surfaces and ultrafine-grained calcite matrices.
Identified localized dislocation creep and dynamic recrystallization in calcite grains within narrow ∼2-mm-thick slip zones.
Determined that slip-zone deformation occurred at temperatures exceeding 400 °C, substantially higher than the ambient temperature of ∼25 °C, confirming coseismic frictional heating.

Cite This Study

A 2026 study studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a93efc06c1a8fb52e79bd4a https://doi.org/10.1130/g54968.1

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