Seismogenic And Tsunamigenic Processes In Shallow Subduction Zones

Author : Jeanne Sauber,Renata Dmowska
Publisher : Birkhäuser
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783034886796

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Seismogenic and Tsunamigenic Processes in Shallow Subduction Zones by Jeanne Sauber,Renata Dmowska Pdf

Earthquakes in shallow subduction zones account for the greatest part of seismic energy release in the Earth and often cause significant damage; in some cases they are accompanied by devastating tsunamis. Understanding the physics of seismogenic and tsunamigenic processes in such zones continues to be a challenging focus of ongoing research. The seismologic and geodetic work reported in this volume highlights the recent advances made toward quantifying and understandig the role of shallow plate coupling in the earthquake generation process. The relation between regional seismotectonics, features in the downgoing plate, and the slip distribution in earthquakes are examined for recent and great historical events. In addition to papers reporting new results, review articles on tsunami and tsunamigenic earthquakes and depth dependent plate interface properties are presented. These observational results, along with complementary laboratory and theoretical studies, can assist in assessing the seismic potential of a given region.

Author : Jeanne Sauber,Renata Dmowska
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:911669382

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Seismogenic and Tsunamigenic Processes in Shallow Subduction Zones by Jeanne Sauber,Renata Dmowska Pdf

Author : Timothy H. Dixon,J. Casey Moore
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 696 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0231138660

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The Seismogenic Zone of Subduction Thrust Faults by Timothy H. Dixon,J. Casey Moore Pdf

Subduction zones, one of the three types of plate boundaries, return Earth's surface to its deep interior. Because subduction zones are gently inclined at shallow depths and depress Earth's temperature gradient, they have the largest seismogenic area of any plate boundary. Consequently, subduction zones generate Earth's largest earthquakes and most destructive tsunamis. As tragically demonstrated by the Sumatra earthquake and tsunami of December 2004, these events often impact densely populated coastal areas and cause large numbers of fatalities. While scientists have a general understanding of the seismogenic zone, many critical details remain obscure. This volume attempts to answer such fundamental concerns as why some interplate subduction earthquakes are relatively modest in rupture length (greater than 100 km) while others, such as the great (M greater than 9) 1960 Chile, 1964 Alaska, and 2004 Sumatra events, rupture along 1000 km or more. Contributors also address why certain subduction zones are fully locked, accumulating elastic strain at essentially the full plate convergence rate, while others appear to be only partially coupled or even freely slipping; whether these locking patterns persist through the seismic cycle; and what is the role of sediments and fluids on the incoming plate. Nineteen papers written by experts in a variety of fields review the most current lab, field, and theoretical research on the origins and mechanics of subduction zone earthquakes and suggest further areas of exploration. They consider the composition of incoming plates, laboratory studies concerning sediment evolution during subduction and fault frictional properties, seismic and geodetic studies, and regional scale deformation. The forces behind subduction zone earthquakes are of increasing environmental and societal importance.

Author : Mario Cotilla Rodriguez
Publisher : Mario Cotilla Rodriguez
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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SOME GLIMPSES OF THE TSUNAMIGENIC POTENTIAL OF THE CARIBBEAN REGION by Mario Cotilla Rodriguez Pdf

Primer libro de la temática tsunamigénica en la Región del Caribe, con un análisis de eventos mundiales, contiene un catalogo. Hay mas de 200 referencias de la temática con ilustraciones y gráficos

Author : Mohammad Mokhtari
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2011-12-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789533074313

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Tsunami by Mohammad Mokhtari Pdf

The objective of this multi-disciplinary book is to provide a collection of expert writing on different aspects of pre- and post- tsunami developments and management techniques. It is intended to be distributed within the scientific community and among the decision makers for tsunami risk reduction. The presented chapters have been thoroughly reviewed and accepted for publication. It presents advanced methods for tsunami measurement using Ocean-bottom pressure sensor, kinematic GPS buoy, satellite altimetry, Paleotsunami, Ionospheric sounding, early warning system, and scenario based numerical modeling. It continues to present case studies from the Northern Caribbean, Makran region and Tamil Nadu coast in India. Furthermore, classifying tsunamis into local, regional and global, their possible impact on the region and its immediate vicinity is highlighted. It also includes the effects of tsunami hazard on the coastal environment and infrastructure (structures, lifelines, water resources, bridges, dykes, etc.); and finally the need for emergency medical response preparedness and the prevention of psychological consequences of the affected survivors has been discussed.

Author : DMOWSKA,ECKSTRÖM
Publisher : Birkhäuser
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783034858465

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Shallow Subduction Zones: Seismicity, Mechanics and Seismic Potential Part 1 by DMOWSKA,ECKSTRÖM Pdf

Reprint from Pure and Applied Geophysics (PAGEOPH), Volume 140 (1993), No. 2

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Geology
ISBN : MINN:31951P009750182

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New Publications of the U.S. Geological Survey by Anonim Pdf

Author : Geological Survey (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Geology
ISBN : UOM:39015047618197

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New Publications of the Geological Survey by Geological Survey (U.S.) Pdf

Author : Renata Dmowska,Göran Ekström
Publisher : Birkhauser
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Earthquakes
ISBN : 0817629629

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Shallow Subduction Zones by Renata Dmowska,Göran Ekström Pdf

Author : Renata Dmowska,Göran Ekström
Publisher : Birkhäuser
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783034873338

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Shallow Subduction Zones: Seismicity, Mechanics and Seismic Potential by Renata Dmowska,Göran Ekström Pdf

Reprint from Pure and Applied Geophysics (PAGEOPH), Volume 142 (1994), No. 1

Author : Geological Survey (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Geology
ISBN : OSU:32435084747435

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Publications of the Geological Survey by Geological Survey (U.S.) Pdf

Author : Horace M. Karling
Publisher : Nova Science Publishers
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Disaster relief
ISBN : UCSD:31822035172063

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Tsunamis by Horace M. Karling Pdf

The phenomenon called a 'tsunami' (soo-NAHmee) is a series of travelling ocean waves of extremely long length generated primarily by earthquakes occurring below or near the ocean floor. Underwater volcanic eruptions and landslides can also generate tsunamis. In the deep ocean, the tsunami waves propagate across the deep ocean with a speed exceeding 800 kilometres per hour (km, 500 miles per hour), and a wave height of only a few tens of centimetres (1 foot) or less. Tsunami waves are distinguished from ordinary ocean waves by their great length between wave crests, often exceeding a 100 km (60 miles) or more in the deep ocean, and by the time between these crests, ranging from 10 minutes to an hour. As they reach the shallow waters of the coast, the waves slow down and the water can pile up into a wall of destruction tens of meters (30 ft) or more in height. The effect can be amplified where a bay, harbour or lagoon funnels the wave as it moves inland. Large tsunamis have been known to rise over 30 meters (100 ft). Even a tsunami 3-6 meters (m) high can be very destructive and cause many deaths and injuries. near the ocean. During the 1990s, over 4,000 people were killed by 10 tsunamis, including more than 1000 lives lost in the 1992 Flores region, Indonesia, and 2200 lives in the 1998 Aitape, Papua New Guinea tsunamis. Property damage was nearly one billion United States (US) dollars. Although 80 per cent of the tsunamis occur in the Pacific, they can also threaten coastlines of countries in other regions, including the Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Caribbean region, and even the Atlantic Ocean.

Author : Larry J. Ruff,Hiroo Kanamori
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Plate tectonics
ISBN : UOM:39015018333818

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Subduction Zones by Larry J. Ruff,Hiroo Kanamori Pdf

Author : Renata Dmowska,Göran Ekström
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Geology, Structural
ISBN : OCLC:227013707

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Shallow Subduction Zones by Renata Dmowska,Göran Ekström Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1886 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Books
ISBN : STANFORD:36105111050469

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American Book Publishing Record by Anonim Pdf