<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>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.</p></abstract>

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.

Commonly used earthquake source models

Shanghai Earthquake Administration, Shanghai 200062, China

Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Louisiana, Lafayette, LA 70504, USA

Geologos

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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...

Commonly used earthquake source models

Published Online: Nov 20, 2012

Page range: 197 - 209

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10118-012-0010-4

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