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180˚<br />

270˚<br />

0˚<br />

90˚<br />

180˚<br />

70˚<br />

70˚<br />

35˚<br />

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S Hmax in<br />

compressional<br />

domain<br />

S Hmax and S hmin<br />

in strike-slip<br />

domain<br />

S hmin in<br />

extensional<br />

domain<br />

−35˚<br />

180˚<br />

270˚<br />

0˚<br />

Figure 9.2. Generalized world stress map based on the data in Figure 9.1, similar to that of Zoback, Zoback et al. (1989). Inward pointing arrows indicate high<br />

compression as in reverse faulting regions. Paired inward and outward arrows indicate strike-slip faulting. Outward directed red arrows indicate areas of extension.<br />

Note that the plates are generally in compression and that areas of extension are limited to thermally uplifted areas.<br />

90˚<br />

180˚

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