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180˚<br />

270˚<br />

0˚<br />

90˚<br />

180˚<br />

70˚<br />

70˚<br />

35˚<br />

35˚<br />

0˚<br />

0˚<br />

−35˚<br />

Method:<br />

focal mechanism<br />

breakouts<br />

drill. induced frac.<br />

overcoring<br />

hydro. fractures<br />

geol. indicators<br />

Regime:<br />

NF SS TF U<br />

Quality:<br />

A<br />

B<br />

depth interval: 0 - 25km<br />

© (2005) World Stress Map<br />

−35˚<br />

180˚<br />

270˚<br />

0˚<br />

90˚<br />

180˚<br />

Figure 9.1. Directions of maximum horizontal stress from the World Stress Map data base. Colors are the same as in Figure 1.5.Again, only A and B quality<br />

data are shown. (http://www-wsm.physik.uni-karlsrohe.de/)

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