Mechanical analysis of en echelon structure and its significance of controlling earthquakes

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Mechanical analysis of folds in compressive belt and its significance to earthquakes

IntroductionActivefaultsandfoldswereallthegeologicPhenomenaleftoverbycrustalmovemellts.Activefaultshavebeenresearchedmuchmoreextensiveanddeepthanthatofactivefoldsduetovisualizationonactivefaulting.Itcompelledgeologistsandseismologiststoresearchtheproblemsofcrustalstabilitycausedbymovementoffoldingsincetheearthquakesgeneratedbyfoldingoftenoccurredinthepasttensyears.'Throughgeologicalsurveysonearth'Ssurfaceandprospectingtrenches,excavatings,duringthecourseofmappingactivefaultinginXinjiang,some…     

Mechanical analysis ofen echelon structure and its significance of controlling earthquakes

The paper deals with the mechanical origin and rules ofen echelon folds and their secondary fractures by means of elastic stability theory and nonlinear fracture criterion. Obtains the quantitative relations amongen echelon angles ofen echelon folds, ratios of boundary stresses anden echelon pitches of shear zone under an action of general boundary forces (tension shear, pure shear or compression shear). As an applied example, the paper researches the displacement field, stress field, distortion energy distribution, state of secondary fractures and energy released by fracturing ofen echelon fold structure developed at the east foot of Taihang Mountain. The results of research show that maximum principal (compressive) stresses, maximum shear stresses, high value area of distortion energy are in the nuclear parts ofen echelon folds. In these parts compressive fractures were easily developed in approximately parallel with fold axis. So it is verified that the secondary fracture ofen echelon folds is a mechanism controlling a strong earthquake.     

An experimental study on variation of b value during deformation of rock samples with different structural models

A preliminary study of b value of rocks with two kinds of structural models has been made on the base of a new acoustic emission recording system. It shows that b value of the sample decreases obviously when the sample with compressive en echelon faults changes into a tensile one after interchange occurs between stress axis σ ₁ and σ ₂. A similar experiment is observed when the sample with tensile en echelon faults changes into that with a bend fault after two segments of the en echelon fault linking up. These facts indicate that the variation of b value may contain the information of the regional dominant structural model. Therefore, b-value analyses could be a new method for studying regional dominant structural models. Foundation item: National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 40072067) and Minister of Science and Technology of China (2004BA601B01).     

Seismicity anomalies before the great earth—quake of Ms=8.1 in the Kunlun Pass and its significance to earthquake prediction

A great earthquake of M _S=8.1 took place in the west of Kunlun Pass on November 14, 2001. The epicenter is located at 36.2°N and 90.9°E. The analysis shows that some main precursory seismic patterns appear before the great earthquake, e.g., seismic gap, seismic band, increased activity, seismicity quiet and swarm activity. The evolution of the seismic patterns before the earthquake of M _S=8.1 exhibits a course very similar to that found for earthquake cases with M _S≥7. The difference is that anomalous seismicity before the earthquake of M _S=8.1 involves in the larger area coverage and higher seismic magnitude. This provides an evidence for recognizing precursor and forecasting of very large earthquake. Finally, we review the rough prediction of the great earthquake and discuss some problems related to the prediction of great earthquakes.     

2021年5月21日云南漾濞M6.4及相关地震强震动记录特征分析

对2021年5月21日云南漾濞M5.6、M6.4及M5.2地震中获取的120条强震动观测记录进行处理及分析,给出获取记录的地震动参数,绘制峰值加速度等值线分布图,发现其长轴均成NW-SE方向展布。将3次地震实际PGA观测值与俞言祥~([1])、汪素云~([2])地震动衰减关系进行对比,发现实际观测值与俞言祥预测值更吻合。对比分析典型台站的加速度反应谱,发现震级愈大,长周期分量愈明显;震级愈小,幅值衰减愈快。     

1679年三河—平谷8级地震地表破裂端部特征及其地质意义

地震地表破裂端部的几何结构与运动学特征研究有助于科学认识断裂的破裂传播与终止过程.夏垫断裂是华北平原区最为重要的隐伏强震构造之一,于1679年发生了三河—平谷M8历史大地震,但其同震地表破裂长度及端部变形特征仍存争议.基于前人研究结果,在野外地质调查的基础上,跨1679年三河—平谷8级地震地表破裂端部布设了 2条浅层地...     

Application of Fisher method to discriminating earthquakes and explosions using criterion m b/ M S

We try to give a quantitative and global discrimination function by studying m _b/M _S data using Fisher method that is a kind of pattern recognition methods. The reliability of the function is also analyzed. The results show that this criterion works well and has a global feature, which can be used as first-level filtering criterions in event identification. The quantitative and linear discrimination function makes it possible to identify events automatically and achieve the goal to react the events quickly and effectively. Contribution No.05FE3018, Institute of Geophysics, China Earthquake Administrtion.     

Research on the diffusion of pore fluid and in-situ hydraulic diffusivity in the epicentral region of Xinfengjiang reservoir earthquakes

According to the fact that the Xinfengjiang reservoir earthquakes are caused mainly by water seepage, this paper using the data ofM _s⩾2. 0 earthquakes, studies the hydraulic diffusivity of the mainshock zone by the expansion of the distribution area of epicenters. It is indicated thatin-situ hydraulic diffusivity during the preshock activity of the Xinfengjiang reservoir region was about 6. 2 m²/s. However, after the main shock, thein-situ hydraulic diffusivity in the main shock region increased by fifty percent, that is to say, to 9. 7 m²/s. During the long period after main shock occurrence thein-situ hydraulic diffusivity was affected by significant anisotropy of the medium and fluctuation of water level. No regularity can be found. In addition, we compare the diffusivity found by experiment with rock samples collected with thein-situ hydraulic diffusivity estimated. It is shown that the diffusivity of rock samples with fractures is about the same as the diffusivity estimatedin-situ. However, the diffusivity of whole rock samples is 3 orders of magnitudes smaller than that estimatedin-situ. Finally, we discuss the limits on the method by the expansion of distribution area of epicenters in the study of reservoir induced seismicity. The Chinese version of this paper appeared in the Chinese edition ofActa Seismologica Sinica,13, 364–371, 1991. This subject is sponsored by the Chinese Joint Seismological Science Foundation.     

Calculation of b value and its application in earthquake prediction

The improved calculation method ofb value is presented in this paper. The method can enlarge the role of earthquake occurrence frequency inb value calculation and thus increase theb value variation amplitude. In this case, the combination structure variation between earthquake magnitudes and corresponding frequencies could be shown clearly. According to the calculation and analysis for limited mainshocks in the complete seismicity data of selected monitored area with assigned consistent lowest magnitude, the precursor anomaly features, quantitative indexes and the calculation formula of relative subject function ofb value variation have been preliminarily worked out. The prediction in short period (from 1 to 3 months) for damage earthquakes in the monitored area mentioned above can be put forward on the basis of the results of quantitative calculation and analysis.     

Evolution of 3D velocity structure before Dayao M=6.2 and M=6.1 earthquakes in 2003

Introduction The Sichuan-Yunnan rhombic block (KAN et al, 1977) located to the southeast of Qinghai-Xizang (Tibetan) sub-plate is one of the most seismically active tectonic regions and ac- tive region of strong earthquakes to monitor (MA et al, 1987). Af…     

Research on nonlinear R/S method and its application in earthquake prediction

4 Conclusions The preliminary result of this work was obtained in 1992. At Consulting Meeting for Seismic Trends of China in Jan. 1993, we handed in a report and predicted that “Until now, the average magnitude curve haven’t gotten risen again after a fall, and the value ofH is under 0.4, so no alarm is made by each of these two. We predicted that, seismicity of the Chinese mainland in 1993 may be at the same level as in 1991–1992, or a little higher than it, but mustn’t be very high; this is to say that no earthquake withM _s⩾7.2 will occur in the Chinese mainland in 1993.” The real situation is: No earthquake withM _s⩾7.2 occurred in the Chinese mainland, and it shows that this real prediction is true. To state succinctly: (1)In ths paper nonlinearR/S fractal method is applicated in earthquake prediction, and two algorithms RSH and RSHM are proposed. (2)R values of this two algorithms reached a notable value, and pass confidence test, so a certain efficiency is presented. But RSHM is some better. (3) It is presented by the successful prediction example that there is a good prospect in predicting with fractal method. Contribution No. 95A0056, Institute of Geophysics, SSB, China. This study is supported by the Chinese Joint Seismological Science Foundation.     

玛曲MS4.4地震震源机制解及其构造意义探讨

2021年5月22日青海省玛多县发生M_S7.4地震,数小时后在距离震中两百多公里的甘肃玛曲县发生了M_S4.4地震。利用甘肃、青海和四川区域测震台网记录的三分向宽频带数字波形资料,反演甘肃玛曲M_S4.4地震的震源机制解,结果显示此次地震活动面走向、倾角和滑动角分别为105.6°、74.1°和-38.7°。参考玛多M_S7.4地震的震源机制解,发现两次地震震源机制解具有较好的一致性,均呈现明显的左旋走滑特征。静态库伦破裂应力改变量分布计算结果表明,玛曲M_S4.4地震震中位置单位面积(m~2)受到来自玛多地震震中方向的拉应力约为0.02 MPa。综合两次地震的震中距、发震时刻和断层分布等情况,初步判断甘肃玛曲M_S4.4地震应为青海玛多M_S7.4强震的一次触发地震。     

2019年6月17日四川长宁6.0级地震中心震源机制解及震源区构造应力场研究

不同资料和方法给出的2019年6月17日四川长宁6.0级地震震源机制解存在较大差异,为了找到1个合适的震源机制解来研究此次地震的发震方式,通过数学方法得到了与现有震源机制解差别最小的中心震源机制解,节面I的走向、倾角、滑动角分别为194.78°、52.68°和139.16°,节面Ⅱ的走向、倾角、滑动角分别为312.44°、58.67°和45.22°,根据本次地震余震分布拟合得到的断层面的走向为312.17°,与中心震源机制的节面Ⅱ走向一致,因而推断节面Ⅱ为本次地震的发震断层面。之后,利用此次地震之前震源区地震的震源机制解,反演了震源区的震前构造应力场。结果表明,长宁6.0级地震的中心震源机制解和震源区震前应力场均为逆冲型为主兼走滑分量的类型,震前应力场压轴为NWW—SEE向,中间轴为NNE—SSW向,两轴倾角接近水平,而张轴较陡,表现为逆冲型的应力场。将反演得到的应力场投影到中心震源机制解给出的与余震分布一致的节面上,发现中心震源机制解的滑动角和应力场预测的滑动角差别仅为13.45°,表明此次地震受背景应力场控制而发生在先存的薄弱面上。     

Seismic intensity investigation of the 2001 M =6.0 Yajiang-Kangding earthquake and discussion on its background of seismogenic structures

An M=6.0 earthquake occurred on February 23, 2001 in the western Sichuan Province, China. The macro seismic epicenter situated in the high mountain-narrow valley region between Yajiang and Kangding counties. According to field investigation in the region, the intensity of epicentral area reached VIII and the areas with intensity VIII, VII and VI are 180 km², 1 472 km² and 3 998 km², respectively. The isoseismals are generally in elliptic shape with major axis trending near N-S direction. The earthquake destroyed many buildings and produced some phenomena of ground failure and mountainous disasters in the area with intensity VIII. This event may be resulted from long-term activities of the Litang fault and Yunongxi fault, two main faults in the western Sichuan. The movements between the main faults made the crust stress adjusted and concentrated, and finally the earthquake on a secondary fault in the block released a quite large energy.     

2021年青海玛多MS7.4地震精定位和发震构造初探

2021年5月22日青海省果洛州玛多县发生M_S7.4地震。为探究本次地震的发震构造及余震分布特征,选取2021年5月1日—6月3日青海测震台网观测到的33°～36°N,97°～99.5°E空间范围内的地震观测报告,利用双差精定位方法进行双差精定位处理。重定位后整体残差平均减小了0.23,深度在5～25 km间随机分布。根据地震迁移方向和震区地质构造,认为本次地震的发震构造为昆仑山口—江错断裂,玛多—甘德东段受主震触发影响爆发一系列小震,两条断裂之间可能因为本次地震产生一定联系。本次地震产生新的断裂,突破了两条断裂之前的空区,连接到玛多—甘德断层,使两条断层交叉相连,形成新的断层构造。     

5个湖泊河川沙塘鳢(Odontobutis potamophila)种群线粒体细胞色素b基因的遗传变异分析

通过对5个湖泊的河川沙塘鳢种群的线粒体DNA细胞色素b基因进行PCR扩增、测序,获得1141 bp的序列全长.序列分析显示,cyt b基因序列中A+T含量(55.8%)略高于G+C含量(44.2%),共检测到806个多态位点,115个样本得到87个单倍型,平均单倍型多样性为0.969±0.012,核苷酸多样性为0.20081±0.00742,遗传多样性表现高度多样性.太湖种群与大纵湖种群间的遗传距离最近,为0.137,巢湖种群和大纵湖种群之间遗传距离最远,为0.424.分子方差分析表明,群体间遗传分化系数Fst为0.531,变异来自群体内及群体间.cyt b基因序列构建的UPGMA系统进化树显示,5个种群分化成不同的分支系谱,种群间存在的基因交流较少.     

Development of subcracks betweenen echelon fractures in rock plates

Uniaxial compression tests on marble plates containing two prefabricateden echelon fractures were performed in this study. Photographs showing the typical characteristics of subcrack development were taken under direct scanning electron microscope (SEM) observation during the test. From these photographs, the effects of the lengthL of a single fracture, the separation distanced and overlapping proportiona/L between two prefabricateden echelon fractures on the development of subcracks were analyzed. The results show that the interaction betweenen echelon fractures strengthened with decreasingd. FordL, there was little interaction and the development of subcracks near one of theen echelon fractures was unaffected by the existence of the other. Whereas ford, the number of subcracks in the area intermediate betweenen echelon fractures tended to increase with increasinga and decreasingd. In order to ascertain whether the experiment can furnish some implications for research on earthquake prediction and neotectonic activity, the test results were compared with the spatial-temporal development of foreshocks and ground-water anomalies before the 1975 Haicheng earthquake and the structural framework of the Ganzi pull-apart basin. The results of the comparison are encouraging. According to the similarity between the test results in the laboratory and the natural phenomena in the field, the fault on which the Haicheng earthquake would occur, could be inferred immediately from the relative geometry of the two sub-parallel active faults in the area. Thus, it is considered that the test results would advance our understanding of the process of neotectonic activities and give us inspiration for earthquake prediction.     

Distribution of Lg coda Q in Xinjiang and its adjacent regions

In this study, we collected 1 156 broadband vertical components records at 22 digital seismic stations in Xinjiang region, ürümqi station, and 7 stations in the adjacent regions during the period of 1999–2003. The records were firstly processed by the stacked spectral ratio method to obtain Q ₀ (Q at 1 Hz) and the frequency correlation factor η corresponding to each path. Based on the results, the distribution images of Q ₀ and η in 1°×1° grids for Xinjiang region were gained by the back-projection technique. The results indicate that Q ₀ is high (300–450) in the Tarim platform and marginal Siberian platform, while Q ₀ is low (150–250) in the southern regions as west Kunlun fold system and Songpan-Ganzi fold system. In the northern regions as Junggar fold system and Tianshan fold system, Q ₀ is also low (250–300) and η varies between 0.5 and 0.9. Foundation item: National Natural Science Foundation of China (49974012) and Joint Seismological Science Foundation of China (604004).     

漾濞MS6.4地震中土木结构房屋抗震加固效果研究

对漾濞6.4级地震灾区开展土木结构房屋加固情况与破坏形式调查。从云南相近震级地震破坏情况的对比、加固与未加固房屋的对比、强震动记录、与烈度衰减关系对比等方面进一步分析,认为抗震加固能减轻土木结构建筑的破坏。甚至可降低其宏观烈度1～2度,对抗震加固的防震减灾效果进行评估;就抗震加固工作及烈度评估工作提出建议。