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The interaction between fluids and geological structures is one of the fundamental factors controlling mineralization processes within the Earth’s crust. Fluid pressure dynamics, rock rupture mechanisms, and the development of fault structures play crucial roles in regulating hydrothermal fluid pathways and the formation of various types of mineral deposits. This book, “Fluid and Fault Control in Rupture Dynamics during Mineralization Processes”, is presented as a comprehensive reference for researchers, academics, and practitioners who seek to understand the relationship between rock rupture dynamics, hydrothermal fluid activity, and mineral deposit formation. T his book begins with a discussion of the fundamental concepts linking fluids and geological structures in hydrothermal systems. The opening section explains the mechanisms of fluid–fault coupling, the nucleation and propagation of ruptures under fluid influence, and their implications for hydrothermal ore formation. Readers are then introduced to how the interaction between fluid pressure and rock deformation can control the migration pathways of mineralizing f luids and the evolution of hydrothermal systems within the crust.