scholarly journals Fractal properties and simulation of micro-seismicity for seismic hazard analysis: a comparison of North Anatolian and San Andreas Fault Zones

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naside Ozer ◽  
Savas Ceylan
Keyword(s):  
Fractal Dimension ◽  
Seismic Hazard ◽  
Fault Zone ◽  
San Andreas Fault ◽  
Fractal Dimensions ◽  
Fault Zones ◽  
Group Method ◽  
Western Anatolia ◽  
P Value ◽  
San Andreas

We analyzed statistical properties of earthquakes in western Anatolia as well as the North Anatolian Fault Zone (NAFZ) in terms of spatio-temporal variations of fractal dimensions, p- and b-values. During statistically homogeneous periods characterized by closer fractal dimension values, we propose that occurrence of relatively larger shocks (M >= 5.0) is unlikely. Decreases in seismic activity in such intervals result in spatial b-value distributions that are primarily stable. Fractal dimensions decrease with time in proportion to increasing seismicity. Conversely, no spatiotemporal patterns were observed for p-value changes. In order to evaluate failure probabilities and simulate earthquake occurrence in the western NAFZ, we applied a modified version of the renormalization group method. Assuming an increase in small earthquakes is indicative of larger shocks, we apply the mentioned model to micro-seismic (M<= 3.0) activity, and test our results using San Andreas Fault Zone (SAFZ) data. We propose that fractal dimension is a direct indicator of material heterogeneity and strength. Results from a model suggest simulated and observed earthquake occurrences are coherent, and may be used for seismic hazard estimation on creeping strike-slip fault zones.

DETAIL GRAVITY PROFILE ACROSS SAN ANDREAS FAULT ZONE

Geophysics ◽  
1967 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 297-301 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. N. Domenico
Keyword(s):  
Fault Zone ◽  
Mojave Desert ◽  
San Andreas Fault ◽  
Surface Expression ◽  
Fault Zones ◽  
Rock Masses ◽  
San Andreas ◽  
Major Fault ◽  
Reduced Density ◽  
Gravity Profile

A gravity profile was obtained from closely spaced readings along a traverse approximately nine miles in length across the San Andreas fault zone immediately south of Palmdale, California in the western Mojave Desert. Corrected gravity values show a slight but distinctive minimum associated with the fault zone which may be attributed to the reduced density of the shattered rock masses in the fault zone. The existence of this minimum suggests that major fault zones may be traced across terrain, on which surface expression of the fault does not exist, by successive profiles across the suspected position of the fault zone.

Water-level fluctuations and earthquakes on the San Andreas fault zone

Geology ◽  
1975 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
pp. 437 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert L. Kovach ◽  
Amos Nur ◽  
Robert L. Wesson ◽  
Russell Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Water Level ◽  
Fault Zone ◽  
San Andreas Fault ◽  
Water Level Fluctuations ◽  
San Andreas

Interpretation of seismic reflection profiling data for the structure of the San Andreas fault zone

1983 ◽  
Vol 73 (6A) ◽  
pp. 1701-1720
Author(s):  
R. Feng ◽  
T. V. McEvilly
Keyword(s):  
Fault Zone ◽  
Seismic Reflection ◽  
San Andreas Fault ◽  
Velocity Model ◽  
Seismic Reflection Profile ◽  
Lateral Velocity ◽  
Zone Structure ◽  
Ray Method ◽  
Velocity Change ◽  
San Andreas

Abstract A seismic reflection profile crossing the San Andreas fault zone in central California was conducted in 1978. Results are complicated by the extreme lateral heterogeneity and low velocities in the fault zone. Other evidence for severe lateral velocity change across the fault zone lies in hypocenter bias and nodal plane distortion for earthquakes on the fault. Conventional interpretation and processing methods for reflection data are hard-pressed in this situation. Using the inverse ray method of May and Covey (1981), with an initial model derived from a variety of data and the impedance contrasts inferred from the preserved amplitude stacked section, an iterative inversion process yields a velocity model which, while clearly nonunique, is consistent with the various lines of evidence on the fault zone structure.

High-Resolution Seismic Images and Seismic Velocities of the San Andreas Fault Zone at Burro Flats, Southern California

2008 ◽  
Vol 98 (6) ◽  
pp. 2948-2961 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. C. Tsai ◽  
R. D. Catchings ◽  
M. R. Goldman ◽  
M. J. Rymer ◽  
P. Schnurle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Resolution ◽  
Fault Zone ◽  
Southern California ◽  
San Andreas Fault ◽  
Seismic Velocities ◽  
San Andreas ◽  
Seismic Images

Low-velocity damaged structure of the San Andreas Fault at Parkfield from fault zone trapped waves

2004 ◽  
Vol 31 (12) ◽  
pp. n/a-n/a ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong-Gang Li ◽  
John E. Vidale ◽  
Elizabeth S. Cochran
Keyword(s):  
Fault Zone ◽  
San Andreas Fault ◽  
Trapped Waves ◽  
Low Velocity ◽  
San Andreas
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