9405533 Ruff This research will systematically study the seismic events that may precede a large earthquake: multiplets, foreshocks, and rupture precursors. In parallel with the earthquake studies, the work will involve the development of simple mechanical models of interaction between stick-slip and creeping portions of the plate interface. The goal of these models is to provide an explanation of observations such as variability in recurrence times, rupture modes, and earthquake size form one earthquake cycle to the next. The overall goal is a systematic study of multiplets, foreshocks, and rupture precursors and how these seismicity features relate to other geologic characteristics in their tectonic setting. This research is a component of the National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program. ***

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Earth Sciences (EAR)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9405533
Program Officer
James H. Whitcomb
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1994-09-15
Budget End
1996-08-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1994
Total Cost
$60,000
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Michigan Ann Arbor
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Ann Arbor
State
MI
Country
United States
Zip Code
48109