Geometric Controls on Splay Fault Nucleation: 3D Finite-Element Modeling of the 2023 Mw 7.8 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake
Why splay faults in continental transform fault systems rupture preferentially during strike-slip earthquakes remains an open question. Deciphering the underlying mechanism could enhance the understanding of earthquake physics and seismic hazards. Here, we investigate the 2023 Mw 7.8 Kahramanmaraş earthquake using a...