Hi all!
        I will be teaching an advanced class in how faults and other 
fractures work this Spring semester. It is GE 744, call #82696. We will 
examine the major principles that govern fracture nucleation, 
accumulation of displacement, mechanical interaction to form sets and 
interesting patterns, and propagation. Although this is not a class in 
either fracture hydrology or earthquake dynamics, the issues we cover 
may be of interest to people in these fields. Anyone with either an 
interest or a thesis/dissertation that involves faults, joints, or 
deformation bands are welcome to join us. This class will be offered 
again in Spring 2000.
        Please have your students see me if they are interested. Thanks!

Rich Schultz