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Introduction

| Moment Magnitude | Average Fault Material Displacement (m) | Fault Rupture Length (km) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0.05 | 1 |
| 5 | 0.15 | 3 |
| 6 | 0.5 | 10 |
| 7 | 1.5 | 30 |
| 8 | 5 | 100 |
Materials and Methods
- crack closure
- elastic deformation
- stable microcrack growth and extension
- unstable crack extension
FDM Random Matrix Model
Results
2D Critical Scaling Theory
Discussion
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of Interest
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