Data used to Determine Stress on the ATF

Focal mechanisms along the Altyn Tagh fault

Analysis of these data determines max compressive stress oriented ~20-55 degrees to the N70E striking segment of the ATF.

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Geologic Data

Very similar results, theta equals ~15-55 degrees.

World Stress Data processed by George Hilley

Preliminary results using the World Stress Map Data Base (Zoback et al.) determine maximum compressive stress to be ~20-60 degrees.

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