Self-similar growth of three-dimensional fault
Abstract
By using forthright mathematical treatment, this paper expands the two-dimensional Self-Similar model of faulting proposed by Fukao and Furumoto (1985) in three-dimensions, and explains the energy ratio of alpha of precursor to main shock, magnitude difference delta mu between the main shock and its largest aftershock, and b value in magnitude-frequency relationship. The present model gives alpha 0.08, delta mu = 1.21 and b = 1.5, respectively. These results are more consistent with the observations than the two-dimensional model.
- Publication:
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Unknown
- Pub Date:
- April 1989
- Bibcode:
- 1989ssgt.rept.....Z
- Keywords:
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- Earthquakes;
- Mathematical Models;
- Seismology;
- Shock Waves;
- Geological Faults;
- Landforms;
- Three Dimensional Models;
- Geophysics