Non-Poissonian characteristics of earthquakes along the Mexico subduction zone
Por:
Kiremidjian Anne S., Shah Haresh C., Rosenblueth Emilio, Singh Shri K.
Publicada:
1 ene 1989
Resumen:
The goal of the study is to develop seismic hazard models that reflect the physical characteristics of the earthquake phenomenon more realistically than currently existing methods. This goal is being achieved through the following objectives: study temporal and spatial patterns and fault mechanisms of large (Ms>6.5) earthquakes in the seismotectonic region of Mexico in order to determine their importance for seismic hazard forecasting; develop stochastic models for earthquake occurrences that capture the spatial and temporal correlation characteristics of seismic events in the region; combine the earthquake occurrence models with appropriate ground motion models in order to obtain site specific hazard estimates; apply the site hazard models to specific locations in the United States and Mexico and make recommendations for implementation in regional hazard analysis in both countries. Findings are summarized.
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