Influence of the 2011 Mw9. 0 Japan earthquake on groundwater levels in Chinese mainland

This paper gives a description of the co-seismic and post-seismic groundwater level changes induced in Chinese mainland by the 2011 Mw9.0 Japan earthquake, and the corresponding stress changes calculated on the assumption of linear elasticity. The result shows that the main types of changes were oscillations and step increases. The North-South Seismic Belt and the Shanxi Seismic Belt were the main areas affected by the earthquake.

Characteristics of coseismic water level changes at Tangshan well for the Wenchuan MS_8.0 earthquake and its larger aftershocks

Coseismic water level changes which may have been induced by the Wenchuan Ms8.0 earthquake and its 15 larger aftershocks （Ms〉5.4） have been observed at Tangshan well. We analyze the correlation between coseismic parameters （maximum amplitude, duration, coseismic step and the time when the coseismic reach its maximum amplitude） and earthquake parameters （magnitude, well-epicenter distance and depth）, and then compare the time when the coseismic oscillation reaches its maximum amplitude with the seismogram from Douhe seismic station which is about 16.3 km away from Tangshan well. The analysis indicates that magnitude is the main factor influencing the induced coseismic water level changes, and that the well-epicenter distance and depth have less influence. Ms magnitude has the strongest correlation with the coseismic water level changes comparing to Mw and ML magnitudes. There exists strong correlation between the maximum amplitude, step size and the oscillation duration. The water level oscillation and step are both caused by dynamic strain sourcing from seismic waves. Most of the times when the oscillations reach their maximum amplitudes are between S and Rayleigh waves. The coseismic water level changes are due to the co-effect of seismic waves and hydro-geological environments.

Possible precursory anomalies in ground water level associated with the Wenchuan Ms 8.0 earthquake in 2008,Sichuan,China

We have examined the water level data from 16 wells in Sichuan province,China,recorded before the Wenchuan Ms8.0 earthquake occurred in 2008.We found that the data of 5 among these wells exhibit possible precursory anomalies,which are respectively named the Chuan No.08 well in Deyang,Chuan No.ll well in Pujiang,Chuan No.13 well in Luzhou,Chuan No.22 well in Qionglai and Beichuan.In time durations,these anomalies are of long-,intermediate-and short-term signals which are primarily distributed on the northeast(NE)trending Longmenshan fault zone as well as the parallel Huayingshan fault zone.It seems that the variations of the well levels on the Huayingshan fault zone imply compression while those on the Longmenshan fault zone reflect extension.These anomalies occurred first in the areas outside the epicenter region of the Wenchuan Ms8.0 earthquake,then migrated to the seismogenic fault zone.And they migrated from southwest to northeast in agreement with the rupture process of the main shock.

Analysis on the Characteristics of the Coseismic Response of Water Levels Recorded in Three Wells in Hainan,China to the Two Sumatra-Andaman Strong Earthquakes

The characteristics of seismic water level fluctuations of the two Sumatra-Andaman strong earthquakes with magnitude 8.7 and 8.5 on December 26,2004 and March 29,2005 recorded at Jiaji well,Qionghai,Hainan were analyzed,the features of the infrequent "step" changes of well water level after the two earthquakes were also analyzed and the mechanism of the "step change" of well water level was discussed.Then the high-sample-rate digital observation data of seismically-induced water level fluctuations of the Sumatra-Andaman strong earthquakes with magnitude 8.7 and 8.5 recorded at Nanbin well,Sanya and Tanniu well,Wenchang were analyzed.The results suggest that the dominant period of the seismic well water level fluctuation in all three wells was comparatively accordant,the amplitudes of seismic water level fluctuation of the same earthquake in different wells were clearly different,the time duration of seismic water level fluctuations of different earthquakes at the same well was also clearly different.

Anomalies in Water Level Records in Yunnan Caused by the Great Indonesian Earthquakes and Their Significance

Two great earthquakes occurred in the sea northwest of Sumatra,Indonesia,on December 26,2004 and March 29,2005.The observation of water levels in Yunnan yielded abundant information about the two earthquakes.This paper presents the water level response to the two earthquakes in Yunnan and makes a preliminary analysis.It is observed that the large earthquake-induced abnormal water level change could be better recorded by analog recording than by digital recording.The large earthquake-caused water level rise or decline may be attributed to the effect of seismic waves that change the stress in tectonic units,and is correlated with the geological structure where the well is located.The water level response mode in a well is totally the same for earthquakes occurring on the same fault and with the same fracture mode.The only difference is that the response amplitude increases with the growth of the earthquake magnitude.

Recurrence anomaly of ground water behavior before strong earthquakes in North China

By analyzing the relationship between ground water behavior and strong seismic activity during the past more than 20 years in North China, we have found similar water level descending variation of a part of wells in the short-term stage before several strong earthquakes. The characteristics of anomaly are: at the beginning, water level dropped abruptly or accelerated to drop; then it turned to slow rising with a smaller amplitude than that of descending; earthquakes occurred during the slow-rising process of water level, and at that time or before earthquake occurrence, water level rose with a large amplitude. Among more than 100 wells in North China, the descending anomalies were not recorded for many times, but similar variation processes of water level were noted at different wells before several strong earthquakes, which proves that seismic precursory anomalies of ground water are of certain recurrence features, occurring repeatedly before different strong earthquakes. Therefore, it is necessary to study the genesis of this type of anomaly and its relationship with strong seismic activity.

Effects of mining－induced earthquakes on water table in deep wells

Based on the systematical collection and processing of data on the influence of mining-induced earthquakes on water table regime in deep well Lu-15 in Taozhuang Coal Mine since 1980, we study the characteristics of coseismic effect of water table in deep well in this paper. We have found precursory phenomena of water table in deep well before mining-induced earthquake. Here we discuss the physical mechanism of coseismic effect of mining--induced earthquake on water table in deep well.

A Discussion on the Generality of Precursor Waves on Well Water Level Records

Taking five underground water level observation wells with high earthquake response capability and located in Shanxi,Hebei and Inner Mongolia as study objects,this paper studies and discusses the generality of precursor waves in well water levels before strong earthquakes. It is indicated that the precursor waves often happen before strong earthquakes,with the ratio of occurrence up to 65% ( 41 /63 ) ; the precursor waves have poor generality in different observation wells,which may be related to the different well-aquifer system of different observation wells and the different source parameters of earthquakes. Compared to the seismic water level fluctuations in a single well,the number of precursor wave times recorded in well water levels before strong earthquakes is slightly less than that of seismic water level fluctuations,with a ratio between 39. 7% and 50. 7%, respectively. The number of observation wells with precursor wave recordings before earthquakes accounts for up to 66. 7% of the total number of observation wells. The precursor wave in well water level records has a certain generality in terms of the number of times recorded and the spatial distribution,except for its manifestation characteristics.

On the Occurrence Time of an Earthquake Cluster in the Shanxi Reservoir

An earthquake cluster occurred in the Shanxi reservoir, located around Wenzhou city in Zbejiang Province. From February 4 to February 11, 2006, 9 earthquakes with ML ≥ 4.0 occurred, and the greatest magnitude was ML4.6. The correlations of earthquake occurrence time with reservoir level changes and tides are discussed, and the possible factors that induced the reservoir earthquakes and the trend of seismic activity are analyzed based on the characteristics of earthquake occurrence time. Finally, we suggest that it is necessary to slow down the speed of storing water and to maintain a level below the highest historical level to avoid greater earthquakes in the reservoir.

Preliminary Study on the Relationship between the M_s8.0 Wenchuan Earthquake of 2008 and the Anomalies of Earth Resistivity Observed at Qingdao Seismic Station

Near-surface earth resistivity and underground water level anomalies were recorded at Qingdao seismic observatory of Shandong Province before and after the MS8.0 Wenchuan Earthquake of May 12,2008.The observed data of earth resistivity at the observatory revealed that the underground water level dropped and the resistivity increased.It is postulated that in the special tectonic setting at Qingdao observatory,the variation of stress and strain caused the change of water level beneath the station,thus,leading to the variation of earth resistivity.The relationship between the variation of stress field and the change of earth resistivity before earthquake is analyzed.

The Co-seismic Response of Underground Fluid in Yunnan to the Nepal MS8.1 Earthquake

In this paper,statistics are taken on the co-seismic response of underground fluid in Yunnan to the Nepal M_S8. 1 earthquake,and the co-seismic response characteristics of the water level and water temperature are analyzed and summarized with the digital data. The results show that the Nepal M_S8. 1 earthquake had greater impact on the Yunnan region,and the macro and micro dynamics of fluids showed significant co-seismic response. The earthquake recording capacity of water level and temperature measurement is significantly higher than that of water radon and water quality to this large earthquake; the maximum amplitude and duration of co-seismic response of water level and water temperature vary greatly in different wells. The changing forms are dominated by fluctuation and step rise in water level,and a rising or falling restoration in water temperature. From the records of the main shock and the maximum strong aftershock,we can see that the greater magnitude of earthquake,the higher ratio of the occurrence of co-seismic response,and in the same well,the larger the response amplitude,as well as the longer the duration. The amplitude and duration of co-seismic response recorded by different instruments in a same well are different. Water temperature co-seismic response almost occurred in wells with water level response,indicating that the well water level and water temperature are closely related in co-seismic response,and the well water temperature seismic response was caused mainly by well water level seismic response.

Discussion on the Reproducibility of Precursor Waves in the Water Level Records of Jingle Well

Choosing the Jingle well in Shanxi as the research object, this paper discusses the reproducibility problem of well water level precursor waves. The results show that the start time and fluctuation cycle before similar earthquakes are highly reproducible,the ratio of which is up to 63. 1%. The fluctuation form and amplitude before some similar earthquakes are of certain similarity,but earthquakes with all precursor wave features being similar were not found in the research scope. The reason may be related to the origin and transmission route of the precursor wave as well as the properties of the seismic source area of similar earthquakes.

Analysis on the Characteristics of the Co-seismic Response of Water Levels in the Jiaji Well

In this study, we analyze the co-seismic response of water levels in the Jiaji well to strong earthquakes （Ms ≥7. 8） from 2001 to 2010 at an epicentrai distance less than 8000km. We investigated the co-seismic variation form of water levels, and analyzed the relationship between the amplitude of water level variation and the magnitude and the epicentral distance. We then checked the seismic wave phases when the changes of water level occurred. It was shown that： （1） the water level＇s co-seismic response is mainly characterized by escalation with no oscillation; （2） the amplitude of water level change has a certain connection with epicentral distance and magnitude; （3） co-seismic response of water levels in the Jiaji well shows a certain directivity; （4） most of the co-seismic responses were caused by surface waves, and some by long-period S waves.

Characteristics and Mechanisms of Co-seismic Groundwater Responses in Tayuan Well

Co-seismic responses of the groundwater level and temperature in the Tayuan well of 68 earthquakes （Ms ≥ 7.0） from January 2004 to September 2007 were analyzed. Results show that the Tayuan well has a strong ability to record large earthquakes worldwide, and the coseismic response shows a pattern of water level oscillation →temperature decrease→ oscillation stop → temperature resumption. Further analyses indicate that the amplitude of the water level and temperature change is not ouly concerned with the epicenter distance and magnitude, but is also related to the temporal state of aquifer while the seismic wave arrives. Mechanisms of water level oscillation, temperature decrease, water level oscillation stop and temperature resumption are discussed, with the results from previous research on the co-seismic response mechanisms analyzed. These include gas escape, heat diffusion and cold water seepage. Results show that a single mechanism could not explain the co-seismic response of the Tayuan well water level to multiple earthquakes; the results were garnered from a variety of jointly acting mechanisms.

2023年2月6日土耳其两次7.8级地震引起的井水位同震响应对比分析

2023年2月6日,土耳其发生的两次7.8级地震引起了新疆乌鲁木齐地区新04井、新10井和新11井的同震响应,但同震变化形态各有不同。本文对比分析了这三口观测井水位的同震响应特征,探讨了地震引起的井水位同震响应机理。结果显示,本研究中的三口观测井水位的同震响应类型有振荡、同震下降和同震上升三种。其中,新10井表现为振荡,而新04井和新11井则分别表现为同震下降和上升,表明井水位同震变化机理的复杂性。两次地震在同一观测井的同震响应形态一致,不同观测井水位同震变化与井孔所在位置的渗透性结构改变有关。

内蒙古通辽地震观测井水位和水温准同步变化机理分析

利用区域水文地质资料、水温梯度测试结果、区域地下水开采和降水等数据,分析了影响内蒙古通辽地震观测井水位和温度多年与年际变化的因素。在此基础上,构建了水动力地质模型,探讨了该井水位和水温准同步变化的机理。结果表明,区域地下水开采和降雨是影响该井水位和温度准同步变化的主要因素,冷水渗透理论可以很好地解释该井水位和水温的准同步变化。

乌什M_(S)7.1地震引起新55井、新46井水位水温同震响应分析

为研究乌什M_(S)7.1地震引起新55井、新46井水位不同程度的响应变化,对比分析观测井水位的同震响应特征,从含水层渗透性变化和地震波能量密度探讨了同震响应机理。结果表明:①伽师新55井和乌什新46井同震响应形态主要表现为井水位的大幅快速上升。②固体潮计算分析结果表明当地震波作用于新55井和新46井时,前者垂向水力交换增强,水平向水力交换减弱,含水层的水与井水进行交换,引起井水位同震上升变化;后者含水层渗透性增加,含水层水与井水进行交换,引起井水位同震上升变化。③地震能量密度计算结果显示新55井比新46井容易触发同震响应,这种差异性的响应可能与井含水层岩性有关。

汤加火山运动引起的井水位动态特征提取

为了对2022年1月15日汤加火山爆发引起的井水位变化特征进行识别、提取,以河北唐山地区4口观测井为研究对象,使用EEMD方法分别处理井水位和气压观测数据,将观测数据表征的信号从频率由高到低分为多个IMF分量。通过高频分量描述井水位和气压高频事件的变化特征,结合Hilbert谱分析得到两者高频事件能量波动所在频段范围一致,发生时间相近,进一步对其进行相干性分析。结果表明汤加火山地震爆发后,井水位出现了两次变化,水位波形变化趋势与气压波形同步反向变化,相干性结果表明井水位与气压显著相关,林西矿井对气压剧烈变化响应更为灵敏。在此基础上,分析EEMD方法对短时间序列井水位处理的效能,探索Hilbert谱识别井水位干扰信号的能力。

唐山井水温的同震变化及其物理解释

唐山市一口水井观测到多次同震水位振荡，以及伴之的高精度测量到的深部层水温变化．水温变化幅度与水位振荡幅度有关，水位幅度变化数厘米到一米，水温变化幅度为0．001℃～0.01℃，而且总是温度下降，震后一到数小时内水温恢复正常．我们进行了有限单元法模型计算，认为井水垂直振荡时搅动井水引起的弥散效应，是造成同震水温变化的主要原因，后续的热传导作用可以解释水温的复原过程．今后如果在不同深度同时进行高精度井水温度观测可以检验该模型.