Analogue modelling of the role of inherited structures in developement of the Eger Graben, Central Europe - dataset

We performed three series of analogue models of continental rifting incorporating multiple types of pre-existing mechanical weaknesses. The geometry of the model scenarios was inspired by the basement architecture beneath the Eger Graben, Central Europe. The models were designed to improve our understanding of the role of inherited basement structures in the development of this rift system. This dataset includes: Results of the DIC analysis: Surface strain and displacement maps for all models in the three experimental series ("E", "T", and "A"). For each experiment, accumulated surface strain and displacement maps are provided for four incremental stages, corresponding to one-quarter intervals of the total experimental duration. The following parameters are visualised: y-direction displacement ("dy"), z-direction displacement ("dz"), maximum normal strain ("en_max"), and xy shear strain ("exy"). Final surface structures: Top-view images of the final model surface are provided for all experiments. In addition, digitized fault traces at the end of each experiment are available in ESRI Shapefile format. For experiments in model series "E", in which extension proceeded in two non-coaxial phases, top-view images and digitized fault traces are provided after each extensional phase. Details of the experimental methodology, model scaling, and results are presented in the accompanying preprint submitted to Solid Earth: Modelling the interactions of discrete inherited structures, pervasive fabrics and extension direction during rifting: application to the Cenozoic Eger Graben by Havlíček et al. A link to the preprint will be provided once it becomes available.