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Geochemistry & Geophysics
Ryo Mizushima, Takahiro Hatano
Summary: This study investigates the dynamics of sliding friction, focusing on the state variable and slip velocity of the sliding interface. It reveals the challenge of reproducing stable periodic motion without radiation damping, and proposes two new evolution equations as potential solutions. These equations are examined in terms of experimental validity and relevance to slow earthquakes.
GEOPHYSICAL JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Yi Yu, Lutz Weihermueller, Anja Klotzsche, Lena Laerm, Harry Vereecken, Johan Alexander Huisman
Summary: This study compared the performance of sequential and coupled inversion workflows in obtaining soil hydraulic properties from horizontal borehole GPR data. The results showed that sequential inversion did not provide accurate estimates, while the coupled inversion approach provided accurate estimates of hydraulic properties in both synthetic modelling studies and actual field data. The study concluded that coupled inversion should be preferred over sequential inversion for horizontal borehole GPR data when strong SWC gradients occur during infiltration events.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vassilis Sakkas
Summary: In this study, a combination of GNSS and InSAR data was used to model and characterize the source of the Mw6.9 earthquake that occurred north of Samos Island. Pre-seismic analysis showed an extensional regime in the NNE-SSW direction, while coseismic analysis revealed significant horizontal and vertical displacements in the epicentral region. The compiled interferometric maps indicated larger ground displacements in the western part of Samos, attenuating towards the eastern and southern parts.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Colin N. Pennington, Qimin Wu, Xiaowei Chen, Rachel E. Abercrombie
Summary: It is important to study the rupture complexity of small earthquakes to understand their possible causes and effects. In the Parkfield, California area, we analyzed microearthquakes recorded by a high-resolution borehole network to quantify earthquake complexity. We found that complexity can be detected in earthquakes larger than magnitude 2, with the best resolution above M2.5. Ignoring the complexity of these small events can introduce errors or uncertainties in stress drop measurements, while focusing only on simple events could lead to bias and a lack of measurements in structurally complex regions.
GEOPHYSICAL JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Yoshihisa Iio, Satoshi Matsumoto, Yusuke Yamashita, Shin'ichi Sakai, Kazuhide Tomisaka, Masayo Sawada, Takashi Iidaka, Takaya Iwasaki, Megumi Kamizono, Hiroshi Katao, Aitaro Kato, Eiji Kurashimo, Yoshiko Teguri, Hiroo Tsuda, Takashi Ueno
Summary: To determine the sizes of earthquakes, we analyzed data from a temporary seismic observation network in the aftershock area of the 2016 Mw 6.2 Central Tottori earthquake in Japan. We compared the stress field estimated from focal mechanisms of aftershocks with the post-earthquake stress field and found that the differential stress before the earthquake was small near the horizontal edges. Similar results were obtained for the 2000 Mw 6.7 Western Tottori earthquake. This suggests that the fault size of large intraplate earthquakes can be determined by the region of small differential stress surrounding future earthquake faults.
GEOPHYSICAL JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Zhongxian Liu, Tao Zhou, Sibo Meng, Liguo Jin
Summary: The study utilized the FM-IBEM method to simulate broadband ground motions near faults, revealing the influences of mountains and valleys on seismic response. It was found that mountains provide shielding while valleys have a significant amplification effect on near-fault waves, affecting the spatial distribution of ground motion significantly.
ENGINEERING ANALYSIS WITH BOUNDARY ELEMENTS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Chengrui Luo, Yongbo Peng
Summary: An improved finite-fault model for stochastic simulation of ground motions is proposed in this study. The model considers the propagation law of phase spectrum, local site effect, and the impact of wave velocity on the arrival time of seismic waves. Reasonable samples of stochastic ground motions are obtained through parameter identification and statistics based on ground motion records. Parameter sensitivity analysis is conducted to reduce the complexity of stochastic simulation. Simulation results are compared with recorded accelerograms, proving the reliability of the improved model.
SOIL DYNAMICS AND EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Jiying Shang, Ping Tan, Jianping Han, Yafei Zhang, Yiming Li
Summary: This study evaluates the performance of an advanced variable friction pendulum bearing (VFPB) seismic isolation system under near-fault ground motions. Analysis of 120 near-fault ground motion records shows that velocity-related intensity indices have the greatest impact on the seismic responses of seismically isolated buildings.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
D. T. Trugman, J. Brune, K. D. Smith, J. N. Louie, G. M. Kent
Summary: On July 8, 2021, a M6.0 earthquake occurred near the California-Nevada border, impacting the community of Walker and the surrounding region. This study investigates the stability of nearby rocks following the earthquake using advanced source and ground motion characterization techniques. The findings have important implications for understanding strong-motion recordings from active normal faults.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ronny Figueroa, Benoit Viguier, Matias Taucare, Gonzalo Yanez, Gloria Arancibia, Jorge Sanhueza, Linda Daniele
Summary: This study successfully decoded the groundwater flow-paths in fault-controlled Mountain Front Zones using a combined geophysical approach, revealing the use of focused mountain-block recharge processes for recharge, and highlighting the key role of irrigation canals in the recharge of alluvial aquifers.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Jawad Fayaz, Sarah Azar, Mayssa Dabaghi, Farzin Zareian
Summary: The paper presents a comprehensive methodology for validating simulated ground motions by comparing recorded and simulated ground-motion waveforms and their impact on structural responses in an engineering application. Regression models are developed at different levels to guide the validation process. Discrepancies between simulations and recordings are observed, suggesting further implementation and refinement of the methodology.
BULLETIN OF THE SEISMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Peidong Guo, Han Zhao, Ping Xiang, Xiang Liu, Jincheng Tan, Lizhong Jiang
Summary: This paper presents an efficient and feasible approach for analyzing the train-bridge coupling system under random near-fault earthquakes. The validity of the method has been demonstrated through Monte Carlo simulations, and the sensitivity of the response to seismic randomness has been discussed.
PROBABILISTIC ENGINEERING MECHANICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Athanasia K. Kazantzi, Christos G. Lachanas, Dimitrios Vamvatsikos
Summary: Predictive relationships are provided for the response of on-ground 2D rigid blocks undergoing rocking, which can be utilized for seismic protection and design of simple rocking systems. This study involves assessing blocks of varying dimensions under increasing intensity levels of ordinary ground motions, allowing for the determination of mean and dispersion of response for an arbitrary block of interest.
EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING & STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Cong Nghia Nguyen, Van Duong Nguyen, Le Minh Nguyen, Van Bang Phung, Bor-Shouh Huang, Nguyen Anh Duong, Quang Khoi Le, Thi Giang Ha, Dinh Quoc Van, Ha Vinh Long, Po-Fei Chen
Summary: On July 27, 2020, a shallow earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 occurred near Moc Chau in Northwestern Vietnam, causing damage to infrastructure and shaking in surrounding cities. This event was the first significant earthquake recorded by Vietnam's broadband seismic network. The earthquake sequence and its source characteristics were analyzed to evaluate potential applications in earthquake engineering.
JOURNAL OF ASIAN EARTH SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Maha Kenawy, David Mccallen, Arben Pitarka
Summary: The ground shaking caused by earthquakes near rupturing faults is highly sensitive to various factors such as rupture characteristics, seismic wave propagation patterns, and site conditions. However, there is a relative lack of field recordings of near-fault shaking, which complicates the assessment of seismic performance of near-fault structures. This study uses three-dimensional high-resolution physics-based earthquake simulations to test the effectiveness of selecting records with strong directivity pulses in representing near-fault ground motion. The study highlights the limitations of classifying near-fault simulated records as pulse or non-pulse and suggests that this binary classification approach is inadequate for characterizing near-fault shaking on soft soils.
EARTHQUAKE SPECTRA
(2023)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Gokhan Aslan, Cecile Lasserre, Ziyadin Cakir, Semih Ergintav, Seda Ozarpaci, Ugur Dogan, Roger Bilham, Francois Renard
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-SOLID EARTH
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dietrich Lange, Heidrun Kopp, Jean-Yves Royer, Pierre Henry, Ziyadin Cakir, Florian Petersen, Pierre Sakic, Valerie Ballu, Joerg Bialas, Mehmet Sinan Ozeren, Semih Ergintav, Louis Geli
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2019)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
A. Ozgun Konca, Sezim Ezgi Guvercin, Seda Ozarpaci, Alpay Ozdemir, Gareth J. Funning, Ugur Dogan, Semih Ergintav, Michael Floyd, Hayrullah Karabulut, Robert Reilinger
GEOPHYSICAL JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elena C. Reinisch, Michael Cardiff, John Akerley, Ian Warren, Kurt L. Feigl
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Selver Senturk, Ziyadin Cakir, Semih Ergintav, Hayrullah Karabulut
JOURNAL OF GEODYNAMICS
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elena C. Reinisch, S. Tabrez Ali, Michael Cardiff, J. Ole Kaven, Kurt L. Feigl
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Elena C. Reinisch, Michael Cardiff, Corne Kreemer, John Akerley, Kurt L. Feigl
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-SOLID EARTH
(2020)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Seda Ozarpaci, Ugur Dogan, Semih Ergintav, Ziyadin Cakir, Alpay Ozdemir, Michael Floyd, Robert Reilinger
Summary: The study found that post-seismic afterslip on the fault resulting from the 1999 Izmit Earthquake in Turkey continues for about 20 years, with varying shallow creep observed near the epicenter through high-density GPS observations. The results suggest shallower apparent locking depths and ongoing afterslip at depth on the coseismic fault following the earthquake.
GEOPHYSICAL JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
H. Le Mevel, L. Cordova, C. Cardona, K. L. Feigl
Summary: Based on new GPS and InSAR data, the Laguna del Maule volcanic field in Chile has been exhibiting instability since 2005, with a second episode of accelerated deformation from late 2016 to May 2020. A dynamic model was used to explain the spatial and temporal pattern of deformation, optimizing parameters to determine the causes of the uplift.
BULLETIN OF VOLCANOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Sezim Ezgi Guvercin, A. Ozgun Konca, Ali Deger Ozbakir, Semih Ergintav, Hayrullah Karabulut
Summary: This study investigates seismic activity along the Antalya slab in the Eastern Mediterranean, revealing active subduction and convergent motion between plates down to a depth of 120 km. The T-axis of intraslab earthquakes displays down-dip extension, indicating the process of negatively buoyant slab subduction.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
A. Ozgun Konca, Hayrullah Karabulut, Sezim Ezgi Guvercin, Figen Eskikoy, Seda Ozarpac, Alpay Ozdemir, Michael Floyd, Semih Ergintav, Ugur Dogan
Summary: This study investigates the seismic characteristics of the Sivrice earthquake along the East Anatolian Fault, revealing the process and mechanism of earthquake rupture through seismic observations and data analysis.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-SOLID EARTH
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Zeynep Yilmaz, Ali Ozgun Konca, Semih Ergintav
Summary: This study builds a 3-D model of the region, including the basins and the 3-D fault geometry, to study the competing effects of deep basins and the interseismic locking distribution using the observed Global Navigation Satellite System velocities. The study concludes that the basins along the fault localize the interseismic strain, leading to slightly deeper-estimated locking depths.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-SOLID EARTH
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ben Jahnke, Hiroki Sone, Hao Guo, Chris Sherman, Ian Warren, Corne Kreemer, Clifford H. Thurber, Kurt L. Feigl
Summary: The WHOLESCALE project seeks to simulate the stress distribution and evolution in the San Emidio geothermal system using a thermo-hydro-mechanical reservoir model. The stress state of the reservoir was inferred by analyzing the focal mechanisms of microseismic events during a geothermal power plant shutdown in 2016. This analysis was supplemented with geophysical and geological data, resulting in 78 different stress models with reasonable ranges for maximum compressive horizontal stress (SHmax) azimuth and ratios of principal stress magnitudes. Evaluation of slip tendencies suggests a transtensional stress state with an SHmax azimuth between N and N30 circle E.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
R. Jolivet, J. Jara, M. Dalaison, B. Rouet-Leduc, A. Ozdemir, U. Dogan, Z. Cakir, S. Ergintav, P. Dubernet
Summary: Slow, aseismic slip is important in large earthquakes along active faults and controls the amount of strain in the crust for future earthquakes. The factors controlling aseismic versus seismic fault slip include fault zone material properties, pore fluid pressure, and fault plane geometry. This study focuses on the spatial and temporal distribution of aseismic slip along the North Anatolian Fault and provides a description of the kinematics of fault slip using displacement data. The findings show a correlation between aseismic slip at the surface and shallow locking depth, and the occurrence of slow slip events is restricted to a specific section of the fault.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-SOLID EARTH
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jeremy R. Patterson, Michael Cardiff, Kurt L. Feigl