Imaging, Modeling and Assimilation in Seismology

Imaging, Modeling and Assimilation in Seismology
Author: Yong-Gang Li
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2012-02-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3110259036

This work presents current approaches in geophysical research of earthquakes. A global authorship from top institutions presents case studies to model, measure, and monitor earthquakes. Among others a full-3D waveform tomography method is introduced, as well as propagator methods for modeling and imaging. In particular the earthquake prediction method makes this book a must-read for researchers in the field.

Seismic Imaging, Fault Damage and Heal

Seismic Imaging, Fault Damage and Heal
Author: Yong-Gang Li
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2014-05-21
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3110329956

Presenting current approaches in observational and computational seismology, this book introduces advanced methods and techniques by means of case studies in earthquake research. Among others these include solving inverse seismologic problems, tomography for structure imaging, characterizing fault damage and healing, seismicity analysis for determining pre-shock moment release, and coupled solid-fluid models.

Fault-Zone Guided Wave, Ground Motion, Landslide and Earthquake Forecast

Fault-Zone Guided Wave, Ground Motion, Landslide and Earthquake Forecast
Author: Yong-Gang Li
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2018-03-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3110542684

The book covers multi-disciplinary topics in observational, computational and applied geophysics in aspects of solid earth system. The authors provide an up-to-date overview for methods and techniques in seismology, with a focus on fault structure, strong ground motion and earthquake forecast based on full-3D earth structure models. Abundant of case studies make it a practical reference for researchers in seismology and applied geophysics.

Earthquake and Disaster Risk: Decade Retrospective of the Wenchuan Earthquake

Earthquake and Disaster Risk: Decade Retrospective of the Wenchuan Earthquake
Author: Yong-Gang Li
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2019-05-04
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9811380155

This book presents review papers and research articles focusing on the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake in Sichuan, China, discussing cross-disciplinary and multiple thematic aspects of modern seismological, geophysical, geological and stochastic methodology and technology. Resulting from international and regional earthquake research and disaster mitigation collaborations, and written by international authors from multiple institutions and disciplines, it describes methods and techniques in earthquake science based on investigations of the Wenchuan earthquake. It also includes extensive reference lists to aid further research. The book helps both senior researchers and graduate students in earthquake science to broaden their horizons in data analysis, numerical modeling and structural retrieval for the tectonic, geological, geophysical and mechanical interpretation of the 2008 M8 Wenchuan earthquake to support a global and regional cooperation for preparedness, and the mitigation and management of seismic risk.

Earthquakes and Multi-hazards Around the Pacific Rim, Vol. II

Earthquakes and Multi-hazards Around the Pacific Rim, Vol. II
Author: Charles A. Williams
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2018-05-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319922971

This is the second of two volumes devoted to earthquakes and multi-hazards around the Pacific Rim. The circum-Pacific seismic belt is home to roughly 80% of the world’s largest earthquakes, making it the ideal location for investigating earthquakes and related hazards such as tsunamis and landslides. Following the Introduction, this volume includes 14 papers covering a range of topics related to multi-hazards. The book is divided into five sections: viscoelastic deformation, earthquake source models, earthquake prediction, seismic hazard assessment, and tsunami simulation. Viscoelastic relaxation can play an important role in subduction zone behavior, and this is explored in the first section, with specific examples including the Tohoku-oki earthquake in Eastern Japan. In addition to laboratory rock friction experiments, the second section examines earthquake source models for the 2016 MW 6.6 Aketao earthquake in Eastern Pamir and two earthquakes in Eastern Taiwan, along with strong ground motion studies of the 2008 MW 7.9 Wenchuan, China earthquake. The Load/Unload Response Ratio (LURR), Natural Time (NT), and “nowcasting” are earthquake prediction techniques that are analyzed in the third section, with nowcasting predictions performed for a number of large cities globally. Viscoelastic relaxation can play an important role in subduction zone behavior, assessment are the focus of the fourth section, with specific applications to the Himalayan-Tibetan region and the Xianshuihe Fault Zone in Southwest China. In the last section, a new approach in modeling tsunami height distributions is described. Rapid advances are being made in our understanding of multi-hazards, as well as the range of tools used to investigate them. This volume provides a representative cross-section of how state-of-the-art knowledge and tools are currently being applied to multi-hazards around the Pacific Rim. The material here should be of interest to scientists involved in all areas of multi-hazards, particularly seismic and tsunami hazards. In addition, it offers a valuable resource for students in the geosciences, covering a broad spectrum of topics related to hazard research.

Applications of Data Assimilation and Inverse Problems in the Earth Sciences

Applications of Data Assimilation and Inverse Problems in the Earth Sciences
Author: Alik Ismail-Zadeh
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2023-06-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1009190083

Many contemporary problems within the Earth sciences are complex, and require an interdisciplinary approach. This book provides a comprehensive reference on data assimilation and inverse problems, as well as their applications across a broad range of geophysical disciplines. With contributions from world leading researchers, it covers basic knowledge about geophysical inversions and data assimilation and discusses a range of important research issues and applications in atmospheric and cryospheric sciences, hydrology, geochronology, geodesy, geodynamics, geomagnetism, gravity, near-Earth electron radiation, seismology, and volcanology. Highlighting the importance of research in data assimilation for understanding dynamical processes of the Earth and its space environment and for predictability, it summarizes relevant new advances in data assimilation and inverse problems related to different geophysical fields. Covering both theory and practical applications, it is an ideal reference for researchers and graduate students within the geosciences who are interested in inverse problems, data assimilation, predictability, and numerical methods.

Full-3D Seismic Waveform Inversion

Full-3D Seismic Waveform Inversion
Author: Po Chen
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 543
Release: 2015-09-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319166042

This book introduces a methodology for solving the seismic inverse problem using purely numerical solutions built on 3D wave equations and which is free of the approximations or simplifications that are common in classical seismic inversion methodologies and therefore applicable to arbitrary 3D geological media and seismic source models. Source codes provided allow readers to experiment with the calculations demonstrated and also explore their own applications.

Earthquake Data in Engineering Seismology

Earthquake Data in Engineering Seismology
Author: Sinan Akkar
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2011-01-03
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9400701527

This book addresses current activities in strong-motion networks around the globe, covering issues related to designing, maintaining and disseminating information from these arrays. The book is divided into three principal sections. The first section includes recent developments in regional and global ground-motion predictive models. It presents discussions on the similarities and differences of ground motion estimations from these models and their application to design spectra as well as other novel procedures for predicting engineering parameters in seismic regions with sparse data. The second section introduces topics about the particular methodologies being implemented in the recently established global and regional strong-motion databanks in Europe to maintain and disseminate the archived accelerometric data. The final section describes major strong-motion arrays around the world and their historical developments. The last three chapters of this section introduce projects carried out within the context of arrays deployed for seismic risk studies in metropolitan areas. Audience: This timely book will be of particular interest for researchers who use accelerometric data extensively to conduct studies in earthquake engineering and engineering seismology.

Data Assimilation: Methods, Algorithms, and Applications

Data Assimilation: Methods, Algorithms, and Applications
Author: Mark Asch
Publisher: SIAM
Total Pages: 310
Release: 2016-12-29
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1611974542

Data assimilation is an approach that combines observations and model output, with the objective of improving the latter. This book places data assimilation into the broader context of inverse problems and the theory, methods, and algorithms that are used for their solution. It provides a framework for, and insight into, the inverse problem nature of data assimilation, emphasizing why and not just how. Methods and diagnostics are emphasized, enabling readers to readily apply them to their own field of study. Readers will find a comprehensive guide that is accessible to nonexperts; numerous examples and diverse applications from a broad range of domains, including geophysics and geophysical flows, environmental acoustics, medical imaging, mechanical and biomedical engineering, economics and finance, and traffic control and urban planning; and the latest methods for advanced data assimilation, combining variational and statistical approaches.

Atmospheric Modeling, Data Assimilation and Predictability

Atmospheric Modeling, Data Assimilation and Predictability
Author: Eugenia Kalnay
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2003
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9780521796293

This book, first published in 2002, is a graduate-level text on numerical weather prediction, including atmospheric modeling, data assimilation and predictability.