Frequency-size distributions of Wadati-Benioff zone and near-boundary intraplate earthquakes: Implications for intermediate and deep seismicity

Todes, Jordan; Okal, Emile A.; Kirby, Stephen H.

doi:10.1016/j.pepi.2021.106707

Physics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors

2021

DOI: 10.1016/j.pepi.2021.106707

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Frequency-size distributions of Wadati-Benioff zone and near-boundary intraplate earthquakes: Implications for intermediate and deep seismicity

Jordan Todes

Emile A. Okal

Stephen H. Kirby

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Moment-dependent rupture properties of deep-focus earthquakes in the Izu-Bonin subduction zone

Kehoe,

Kiser

2024

Geophysical Journal International

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SUMMARY The physical mechanisms controlling deep-focus earthquakes, or those observed at depths greater than 300 km, remain enigmatic. The leading processes by which deep-focus earthquakes are thought to occur include transformational faulting, thermal runaway and dehydration embrittlement, but distinguishing observations in support of one or more prevailing mechanisms are needed. In this study, we use a modified back-projection method, data recorded by the Hi-net array in Japan and a 3-D velocity model to produce source images of 19 deep-focus earthquakes within the Izu-Bonin subduction zone. We find that the rupture properties and fault plane orientations of imaged events separate according to reported moment magnitude, indicating the distinct operation of two moment-dependent causal mechanisms of deep-focus earthquakes in this region. We discuss these results in the context of previous observational, laboratory and numerical studies and emphasize the importance of continued research to validate the dual-mechanism hypothesis both in and outside Izu-Bonin. Such work may not only improve our understanding of the nucleation and propagation of deep-focus earthquakes, but also help clarify slab structure and subduction zone dynamics.

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Moment-dependent rupture properties of deep-focus earthquakes in the Izu-Bonin subduction zone

Kehoe,

Kiser

2024

Geophysical Journal International

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Frequency-size distributions of Wadati-Benioff zone and near-boundary intraplate earthquakes: Implications for intermediate and deep seismicity

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Moment-dependent rupture properties of deep-focus earthquakes in the Izu-Bonin subduction zone

Moment-dependent rupture properties of deep-focus earthquakes in the Izu-Bonin subduction zone

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