| Abstract: | Examines the relationship between the distribution of small earthquakes (ML???4.3) and mechanisms of strain accumulation and relaxation in an area with long repeat times between large events, the Southern Great Basin Seismic Network (SGBSN) region. This study attempts to explain the distribution of small earthquakes in terms of spatial variations in the shear strain field; where strain concentrates there should be a greater number of small earthquakes. Strain field models are constructed under the assumption that long term fault behavior perturbs an otherwise uniform strain field. These strain field models are then interpreted with regard to the regional tectonics and the Yucca Mountain site suitability issues. -from Author |
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| Citation Author: | Gomberg, J. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Journal of Geophysical Research |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Seismicity and shear strain in the southern Great Basin of Nevada and California; 1991; Article; Journal; Journal of Geophysical Research; Gomberg, J. |
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| Citation Volume: | 96 |
| Citation Year: | 1991 |
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| Text: | Seismicity and shear strain in the southern Great Basin of Nevada and California; 1991; Article; Journal; Journal of Geophysical Research; Gomberg, J. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Tue, 1 Jan 1991 00:00 -0600 |
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