Abstract

Abstract The main features of seven faults inferred to have been active during the Quaternary in Scotland are summarized and their significance in terms of possible tectonic explanations is discussed. One fault in Glen Roy (Central Highlands) is described in detail and evidence is presented for changing stress fields inferred from modes of strain release. Quaternary tectonic activity is interpreted as being dominated by regional effects involving left-lateral simple shear in a NNW direction and some uplift. Stresses associated with ice-load flexure are thought to have played an important role in triggering fault rupture.

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