Formation Mechanism of Mud Volcanoes/Mud Diapirs Based on Physical Simulation

Figure 8

Simulation of formation of mud diapir in the background of 30° transtension. (a) More serious deformation of the model occurs in the background of 30° transtension, and a large number of fractures appear on the surface of the model; (b) lateral view of the outer edge of the model, which shows the undulation and deformation of the stratum, forming fractures; (c) central lateral view of the model, seeing a diapir upwell and punctured stratum.

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