Influence of 2008 Wenchuan earthquake on earthquake occurrence trend of active faults in Sichuan-Yunnan region

The Wenchuan earthquake coseismic deformation field is inferred from the coseismic dislocation data based on a 3-D geometric model of the active faults in Sichuan-Yunnan region. Then the potential dislocation displacement is inverted from the deformation field in the 3-D geometric model. While the faults＇ slip velocities are inverted from GPS and leveling data, which can be used as the long-term slip vector. After the potential dislocation displacements are projected to long-term slip direction, we have got the influence of Wenchuan earthquake on active faults in Sichuan-Yunnan region. The results show that the northwestern segment of Longmenshan fault, the southern segments of Xianshuihe fault, Anninghe fault, Zemuhe fault, northern and southern segments of Daliangshan fault, Mabian fault got earthquake risks advanced of 305, 19, 12, 9.1 and 18, 51 years respectively in the eastern part of Sichuan and Yunnan. The Lijiang-Xiaojinhe fault, Nujiang fault, Longling-Lancang fault, Nantinghe fault and Zhongdian fault also got earthquake risks advanced in the western part of Sichuan-Yunnan region. Whereas the northwestern segment of Xianshuihe fault and Xiaojiang fault got earthquake risks reduced after the Wenchuan earthquake.

An evidence for earthquake ocurence time related with geologic structure──Relations between local mean lunar times of earthquake ocurence and their fault trends

The relation between the local mean lunar time τ of earthquake occurrence and their fault trends is studied in this paper. The local mean lunar times τ of 53 earthquakes in 24 groups are calculated. Because the tidal generation force arisen by the moon is a cyclic function of about 12 hours 25 minutes in the main, the two tidal generation forces anywhere in the earth arising by the moon are equal in general when the moon lies to the two sites of 180° interval of local mean lunar time. Based on this phenomenon the values Δ τ of τ 1- τ 2 or τ 1-τ 2±180° of two earthquakes occurring repetitiously in the same place are also calculated. The calculated results show that if the fault trends of the two earthquakes in the same place is near, the Δ τ is usually smaller and if the fault trends of the two ones is not near, the Δ τ is usually larger and the distribution of the local mean lunar time τ of earthquakes in different places is dispersive even if fault trends of these earthquakes are near, and the τ does not concentrate on the lower and upper transit of the moon. The above phenomena clear up that the triggering earthquake of earth solid tide arisen by the moon is relative with the fault trends of earthquakes and we ought to think over the difference of environmental conditions of earthquake preparation of each seismogenic zone and can not make statistics to earthquakes in different places when we study the relation between the solid earth tide arisen by the moon and earthquakes.

Temporal evolution of the focal mechanism consistency of the 2021 Yangbi M_(S) 6.4 earthquake sequence in Yunnan

Using the Cut And Paste(CAP)method,we invert the focal mechanism of 38 moderate earthquakes(M_(S)≥3.0)recorded by Yunnan seismic network and analyze the corresponding focal mechanism consistency based on the minimum spatial rotation angle.Our results indicate that the M_(S)6.4 mainshock is induced by a lateral strike slip fault(with a rake angle of~-165°)and a little normal-faulting component event along a nearly vertical plane(dipping angle~79° and strike~138°).Combining our results with high resolution catalog,we argue that the seismogenic fault of this earthquake sequence is a secondary fault western to the major Weixi-Qiaohou-Weishan fault.The focal mechanism evolution can be divided into three periods.During the first period,the foreshock sequence,the focal mechanism consistency is the highest(KA<36°);during the second period which is shortly after the mainshock,the focal mechanism shows strong variation with KA ranging from 8° to 110°;during the third period,the seismicity becomes weak and the focal mechanism of the earthquakes becomes more consistent than the second period(18°<KA<73°).We suggest that the KA,to some extent,represents the coherence between local tectonic stress regime and the stress state of each individual earthquake.Furthermore,high focal mechanism consistency and high linearity of seismic distribution may serve as indicators for the identification of foreshock sequence.

R/S analysis of earthquake time interval

The R/S analysis method of time series was suggested by Hurst in 1965, then it was used tostudy the fractional Brownian motion(FBM) and the self--affinity of natural phenomena (MandeLbrot and Wallis, 1969a 3 Feder, 1988). In this paper, we use R/S analysis method to study thechsnges of Hurst exponent H of time interval sequences Of earthquakes with time variations for 5r%ions as follows: Wuqia (38'--41'N, 73'- 77 'E, M.>3' 5) I Tangshan (38'-41'N,116. 5'-- 119. 5'E, ML 2 3); Longling (23'- 26'N, 97'-- 100'E, ML > 3); Songpan (31'- 34'N,102. 5'- 105. 5'E, ML;3); China and its vicinity (20'- 50'N, 73'-129'E, M,>5), andmake an attempt to find features of anomalous variations of H values before the moderate strongearthquakes.

Hydraulic Fracturing, Cumulative Development and Earthquakes in the Peace River Region of British Columbia, Canada

Unconventional petroleum development involving large volume fluid injection into horizontal well bores, referred to as hydraulic fracturing (HF, or fracking), began in the Montney Trend of northeast British Columbia, Canada, in 2005, quickly initiating earthquakes. Earthquake frequency increased substantially in the Montney by 2008, in relation to the number of wells fracked and the volume of injected frack water. A spatiotemporal filter was used to associate earthquakes with HF wells. A total of 439 earthquakes (M 1.0 - 4.6 (NRCAN catalogue) during 2013-2019 have close association with HF activity, of which 77% are associated with three operators. Fifteen percent of HF wells in the Montney are associated with these earthquakes, while 1.7% of HF wells are associated with M ≥ 3.0 earthquakes. There are strong linear relationships between the maximum earthquake magnitude each year and the annual volume of injected frack fluid. M ≥ 3.0 earthquakes are associated with large cumulative frack water volumes for antecedent time periods of 1 - 3 years, often with fluid injection by multiple operators. Eighty-seven percent of the Montney M ≥ 3.0 earthquakes have associated HF triggering events, but a few are sufficiently distant to be ambiguous. Distances from the induced earthquake epicentres indicate a variety of causal mechanisms are involved. It is concluded that ~60% - 70% of M ≥ 3.0 earthquakes are induced by hydraulic fracturing. HF-induced earthquakes can be considered in part related to the cumulative development density from multiple proximal operators and cumulative antecedent fluid injection over periods ranging from a few months to a few years. It is probable that induced earthquakes of M > 5 will occur in the future. There are significant public safety and infrastructure risks associated with future HF-induced earthquakes in the Peace River area. To carry out HF operations effectively and safely, potentially destructive earthquakes must be avoided or mitigated. The Traffic Light Protocol mitigation system used in British Columbia appears unlikely to prevent large magnitude earthquakes. Risk avoidance therefore becomes important and could include the establishment of frack-free zones proximal to populations and critical infrastructure.

Crustal Movement in the Northern Part of North China Associated with Zhangbei Earthquake

Crustal Deformation Monitoring Center, China Seismological Bureau, Tianjin 300180, China Crustal deformation in the northern part of North China associated with Zhangbei earthquake is analyzed using GPS data collected during 1992, 1996 and 1999, precise re-leveling data collected during 1992, 1998 and 2000, and INSAR result (September 22, 1997～May 6, 1998). The results indicate: ① The vertical deformation is not remarkable since 1992. The vertical crustal deformation in the central and northern part of North China in recent 10 years is of inheritance. The scope of the significant deformation is 15km×15km with a magnitude of 250mm when the event occurred. ② The horizontal deformation is not remarkable in any unit of North China. ③ Before and after the event (1992～1996 and 1996～1999), there is kinematic change of horizontal motion between different units. The activity mode along Yinshan tectonic zone changed from relative static state to left-lateral strike slip; The dominant extensional movement along Shanxi rift zone changed to right-lateral strike slip; Yanshan tectonic zone changed from left-lateral strike-slip with extension to left-lateral strike slip; Yanshan-Hebei transitional zone formed before the event disappeared after the event. ④ The scale of the deformation is closely related to the physical property of media and geological structure environment. Further analysis indicates that ① Zhangbei earthquake does not mean that the earthquake activity begins to be strengthened in North China; ② The crustal movement is normal at present; ③ Next stronger earthquake in North China might be located in Yanshan tectonic zone, especially at its both ends, and Shanxi tectonic zone.

Study of Equidistance Feature of Earthquake Distribution and Future Earthquake Tendency in Northeastern of Qinghai-Xizang Plateau

We propose a new method for the interpretation of equidistant feature of earthquake distribution mechanism. Using plastic mechanics and the geodynamical principle and previous research result, we considered that the genesis mechanism of earthquake equidistance results from interaction of glide nets of the middle and lower crust with the upper crust. Their common force sources come from the united interaction of the circum-Pacific and Eurasian seismic zones. Applying the strong earthquake equidistant distribution characteristics, the tendency of future strong earthquake location has been forecasted.

Correlation between abnormal trends in the spontaneous fields of tectonic plates and strong seismicities

Tectonic activities, electrical structures, and electromagnetic environments are major factors that affect the stability of spontaneous fields. The method of corre- lating regional synchronization contrasts （CRSC） can determine the reliability of multi-site data trends or shortimpending anomalies. From 2008 to 2013, there were three strong earthquake cluster periods in the North-South seismic belt that lasted for 8-12 months. By applying the CRSC method to analyze the spontaneous field Esp at 25 sites of the region in the past 6 years, it was discovered that for each strong earthquake cluster period, the Esp strength of credible anomalous trends was present at minimum 30% of the stations. In the southern section of the Tan-Lu fault zone, the Esp at four main geoelectric field stations showed significant anomalous trends after June 2015, which could be associated with the major earthquakes of the East China Sea waters （Ms 7.2） in November 2015 and Japan＇s Kyushu island （Ms 7.3） in April 2016.

Piecewise linear representation of time series based on mean trend in sliding window

Seismic data show some important characteristics, such as big volume and strong timeliness. Specific to the time series data of earthquake precursory observations, a piecewise linear representation based on the sliding window mean value （PLR_MTSW） algorithm is proposed. With this algorithm, the mutation points can be identified accurately according to the rate Of mean value change, while the main features of time series are maintained well. This algorithm can also smooth the noise and improve the compression accuracy with sliding window. Meanwhile the local extreme points can be identified effectively according to the change of mean value trend within window.

全球火山活动时空分布特征及其对强震活动趋势的指示

基于史密森学会火山目录分析了全球火山活动的时空特征,并结合中国地震台网目录讨论了火山活动对全球和中国大陆强震活动趋势的指示意义。结果显示:①全球火山活动表现出较为显著的百年周期特征,且百年周期内火山活动和M≥8.0大震之间存在着频次准同步和能量互补现象;②中国大陆1955年前后强震活动状态的变化可能与同期全球火山活动状态变化密切相关,且二者可能受控于百年周期内地球内部能量积累与释放的状态变化;③2022年汤加火山的剧烈喷发意味着地球内部能量仍在持续释放。结合全球M8地震和中国大陆M7浅源地震的活动特征,认为当前及未来一段时间全球及中国大陆的大震活动状态可能与二十世纪上半叶相似。

震后趋势判定技术系统CAAFs震后余震预测效果评价

自2019年正式运行以来,震后趋势判定技术系统CAAFs为震后应急与趋势研判及时提供数据和技术支撑。本文梳理总结CAAFs系统持续4.5年产出的数据,从全国和不同地区两个方面评价系统产出的震后余震预测结果,得到以下三点认识:①震级上限预测(发生某震级以上地震的可能性不大)的正确率大多为90%及以上,显著优于震级区间预测(存在发生同等大小地震的可能或存在发生某震级左右地震的可能),各分区预测情况差异不大;②震级区间预测震级普遍比地震实况偏高,实际7日内发生的最大余震震级与预测震级的差值(震级偏差)落入[-0.5,0.5]区间的地震比例约为44%,落入[-1,1]区间的地震比例约为69%,越靠近[-0.5,0.5]区间,地震的比例越高;③震级区间预测中,各分区有一定差异,西南地区优于西北、华南和华北东北三个地区,总的来看4~5级地震预测情况不如其他震级区间,可能与该震级区间内地震的最大余震震级变化范围较大有关。

2024年1月23日乌什M_(S)7.1地震序列类型判定

利用新疆地震台网观测数据,对2024年1月23日乌什M_(S)7.1地震序列进行分析,结果显示乌什地震序列的余震活动丰富,频度衰减较快。通过历史地震序列类比、序列参数(b值、p值、h值)、等待时间、震级差和能量比等参数的跟踪分析,判断此次乌什M_(S)7.1地震序列为主震―余震型。从历史地震序列类型的早期定性判定到地震序列参数定量计算的跟踪判定乌什7.1级地震序列类型,对地震序列类型的跟踪判定有一定参考作用。

汶川强震区震裂山体分布特征与成灾模式研究

为研究2008年汶川8.0级地震强震区震裂山体灾害的分布特征及其成灾模式,首先基于植被退化趋势法和全球地表类型覆盖图等多源数据融合方法对研究区震裂山体进行识别,建立了124处典型震裂山体灾害点数据集。分析表明:震裂山体分布特征与地震的峰值加速度(PGA)等值线和断层距呈现高度正相关性,受高程放大效应和地形影响,85.48%的灾害点发育于泥石流沟域内,同时94.35%的震裂山体来源于同震滑坡后缘的持续变形;震裂山体主要成灾模式包括高位震裂山体高速崩滑碎屑流、高位震裂山体崩滑铲刮侵蚀型泥石流和高位震裂山体多点崩滑堵溃型泥石流三种灾害链。研究结果对强震区震裂山体灾害的全面识别和综合防治及强震区工程规划具有一定参考价值。

基于RST算法提取乌什M_(S)7.1地震地表温度异常

为探讨RST算法在新疆地区地震热红外异常提取中的适用性,以乌什M_(S)7.1地震为例,构建研究区MODIS地表温度数据集,并对数据集进行逐像元时间序列趋势去除后,利用RST算法提取乌什M_(S)7.1地震地表温度异常信息。结果表明:乌什M_(S)7.1地震地表温度异常的变化过程分为“出现—消失—再出现—扩大—达到最大—消失”6个阶段;乌什M_(S)7.1地震的地表温度异常区域大致沿构造带的走向分布;乌什M_(S)7.1地震发生在地表温度异常面积出现最大值后的第99天。利用MODIS数据结合RST算法提取地震热红外异常在新疆地区相关研究中具有一定的可行性。

震害信息遥感获取技术历史、现状和趋势

回顾了基于遥感进行的震害信息获取技术的发展历史,总结了各个遥感技术发展阶段所采用的震害识别技术,对震害识别技术进行了分类,给出了每种分类方法的划分标准和原则,并对每一种震害识别方法的特点进行了分析和评价,指出了其各自的技术关键、优势和不足。根据现行各种识别技术的特点,结合遥感技术发展状况和地震灾害的特点,分析了震害信息获取技术的发展趋势。

四川汶川大地震震害遥感调查与评估

回顾了中国应用遥感技术调查评估地震灾害的历史及其进展,经过综合论证,给出了汶川地震5种震害的分类划分标准和灾害遥感调查评估总体技术流程,总结了灾害遥感调查评估各个不同阶段,采用不同遥感信息源和不同遥感技术方法识别不同震害的效果,为汶川特大地震灾中救援和灾后重建提供了决策依据;结合遥感技术发展的趋势和地震灾害的特点,提出了震害遥感调查评估的发展趋势。

甘孜-玉树断裂带的近代地震与未来地震趋势估计

通过对甘孜－玉树断裂带上近代地震的震级、震中位置和地震地表破裂的空间展布特征的研究，采用Ｎｉｓｈｅｎｋｏ和Ｂｕｌａｎｄ（１９８７）发展的“特征地震复发时间通用分布”概率模型，即“ＮＢ”模型，对甘孜－玉树断裂带各段落未来５０ａ内强震趋势进行了估计。根据研究结果识别出，未来５０ａ内本断裂带内马尼干戈断裂段具有强震复发的高危险性，当江断裂段强震复发的可能性也不能排除。

基于LST年趋势背景场的地震热异常提取算法

地震发生前普遍存在的热红外辐射异常现象,是当前评估区域发震危险性的重要参数之一。然而,并非所有的地表红外异常都与构造活动或地震有关,如何排除非构造因素对地表热红外辐射的影响,从强噪声背景中提取微弱信号,是当前利用热红外遥感技术研究构造活动的难点。地表温度(LST)背景场是热异常提取的基础,而以往研究中所建立的背景场不能有效反映当年气候变化对其的影响,造成热异常提取精度受限。为此,文中在提取热异常的过程中对背景场进行了改进,结合地表温度时间序列的周期性特征,引入谐波分析,采用傅里叶逼近的方法拟合地表温度离散时序,从中提取其年趋势,建立1个动态的、同时包含局地信息和年际特征的、更加可靠的地表温度背景场;将其引入RST模型,基于"kσ"准则识别地震热异常信息;最终采用异常方向、异常强度和距离指数这3个指标对异常结果进行分析,验证算法的有效性。利用MODIS地表温度产品,基于所提算法对2008年汶川地震进行了再研究,结果表明:1)汶川地震前存在明显的热异常,沿龙门山断裂呈带状分布,持续时间较长;2)发震期无明显的异常现象;3)震后热异常的发生具有循环往复性,但异常幅度和影响范围明显缩小。与传统的空间温度均值RST算法异常提取结果相比,文中方法所提取的热异常在空间分布上与活动断裂带更为吻合,对异常的产生消散过程刻画更加细致,表明以地表温度年趋势作为地震构造热异常提取的背景场更加可靠。

日本9.0级地震前后华北形变场变化特征与地震趋势分析

本文分析了华北主要断裂带基于2011年日本9.0级地震同震位移场的应变变化,结合华北地区近几年形变异常分析日本9.0级地震前后华北地区形变场的变化特征,分析了日本9.0级地震对华北地区的影响以及未来值得关注的地区。日本9.0级地震的发生使得华北地区EW向主压应变有所释放,不同地区的同震响应存在差异,部分趋势性变化在日本9.0级地震后有所恢复,目前郯庐带中南段及附近区域的挤压应变背景和断层活动水平增强值得关注。

西藏米林6.9级地震发震断层判定及其构造属性讨论

西藏米林6.9级地震是1950年察隅MS8.6级地震以来东构造结地区发生的第一个6级以上地震,由于地震发生在雅鲁藏布江大拐弯附近的无人区,野外应急科学考察没有发现明显的地震地表破裂带。根据林芝流动地震观测台网记录到的余震条带状分布、震后科学考察获得的地震烈度长轴方位、原有台阵观测震中分布以及GPS资料和野外地质调查分析,发现发震断层为NW向排龙—帮辛断裂,逆冲性质,为新生NW向边坝—达木断裂带中段组成部分;米林地震的发生预示东构造结地区地震活动强度加强,未来该地区发生7级以上地震危险性不容忽视。