Moab Fault
Extensional fault near Moab, Utah (USA) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Moab Fault, near Moab, Utah, United States, is an extensional fault that runs approximately NW-SE, passing to the west of the Arches National Park. It is about 45 km (28 mi) long and has a maximum displacement of about 960 m (3,150 ft).[1] The fault connects with the Tenmile graben in the north and extends through the Moab-Spanish Valley to the south. The fault outcrop has a well-defined fault zone bordered by a damage zone of minor faults and fractures.
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Moab Fault | |
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Coordinates | 38°37'59.9"N, 109°40'1.2"W 38°37′59.9″N 109°40′1.2″W |
Country | United States |
State | Utah |
Cities | Moab, Utah |
Characteristics | |
Length | 45 km (28 mi) |
Displacement | 960 m (3,150 ft) |
Tectonics | |
Type | extensional fault |
Age | Permian–Triassic |
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The Moab Fault has been the focus of a number of studies, covering a range of topics including fault zone architecture, fault cementation, and fault seal prediction.