Commonly used earthquake source models
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2012
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Wydawnictwo Naukowe UAM
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Several important earthquake source models that have been extensively used in seismological research and earthquake prediction are presented and discussed. A new fault source model is used to explain the earthquake focal mechanism solution and tectonic stress field, which play a crucial role in earthquake initiation and preparation. The elastodynamic-dislocation theory is demonstrated which provides the theoretical background of most earthquake source models. Important earthquake source models reviewed here include the double-force-couple point-source model, the circular-shear dislocation model, the finite moving-source model, the Brune model, and the spherical explosive source model.
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Kinematic source model, Focal mechanism solution, Tectonic stress field, Elastodynamic-dislocation theory, Seismic rupture
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Geologos, 2012, vol. 18, 3, pp. 197–209.
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978-83-232187-4-6