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Fig. 10

From: Geographical distribution of shear wave anisotropy within marine sediments in the northwestern Pacific

Fig. 10

Interpretation of the observed S anisotropy within the marine sediments. a Sketch showing cracks and normal faulting within sediments in the outer rise region. b Sketch showing fractures within sediments due to basement deformation. c Sketch showing cracks and faults in the outer rise region due to the tensional stress associated with the bending of the Pacific Plate

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