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This document reports on extreme hydrothermal conditions at the Alpine Fault, revealing that pore fluid pressure and temperature gradients are significantly different from typical intraplate regions. Measurements from a borehole indicate that these conditions result from rapid fault movement and fluid dynamics, leading to lower frictional strength than predicted by conventional models. The findings suggest that active plate boundary faults may exhibit unique mechanical properties that influence earthquake b

Author
Isa S
Language
EN