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The 2011 Mineral, Virginia, Earthquake, and Its Significance for Seismic Hazards in Eastern North America
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J. Wright Horton, Jr.;
J. Wright Horton, Jr.
U.S. Geological Survey, MS 926A, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20192, USA
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Martin C. Chapman;
Martin C. Chapman
Department of Geosciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 4044 Derring Hall, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, USA
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Russell A. Green
Russell A. Green
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (MC 0105), 120B Patton Hall, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 750 Drillfield Drive, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, USA
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The Geological Society of America
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© 2014 The Geological Society of America
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9780813725093
Publication date:
January 01, 2015
The 2011 Mineral, Virginia, Earthquake, and Its Significance for Seismic Hazards in Eastern North America
Editor(s): J. Wright Horton, Jr., Martin C. Chapman, Russell A. Green
https://doi.org/10.1130/9780813725093
ISBN (print): 9780813725093
Publisher: The Geological Society of America
Published: 2015
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Table of Contents
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Preface
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The 2011 Mineral, Virginia, earthquake, and its significance for seismic hazards in eastern North America—Overview and synthesisAuthor(s)J. Wright Horton, Jr.;J. Wright Horton, Jr.U.S. Geological Survey, MS 926A, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20192, USASearch for other works by this author on:Martin C. Chapman;Martin C. ChapmanDepartment of Geosciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 4044 Derring Hall, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, USASearch for other works by this author on:Russell A. GreenRussell A. GreenDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering (MC 0105), 120B Patton Hall, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 750 Drillfield Drive, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Magnitude, recurrence interval, and near-source ground-motion modeling of the Mineral, Virginia, earthquake of 23 August 2011Author(s)Martin C. ChapmanMartin C. ChapmanDepartment of Geosciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 4044 Derring Hall, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Ground-motion site effects from multimethod shear-wave velocity characterization at 16 seismograph stations deployed for aftershocks of the August 2011 Mineral, Virginia, earthquakeAuthor(s)William J. Stephenson;William J. StephensonU.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046, MS 966, Denver, Colorado 80225, USASearch for other works by this author on:Jack K. Odum;Jack K. OdumU.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046, MS 966, Denver, Colorado 80225, USASearch for other works by this author on:Daniel E. McNamara;Daniel E. McNamaraU.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046, MS 966, Denver, Colorado 80225, USASearch for other works by this author on:Robert A. Williams;Robert A. WilliamsU.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046, MS 966, Denver, Colorado 80225, USASearch for other works by this author on:Stephen J. AngsterStephen J. AngsterU.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046, MS 966, Denver, Colorado 80225, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Site response in the eastern United States: A comparison of Vs30 measurements with estimates from horizontal:vertical spectral ratiosAuthor(s)Daniel E. McNamara;Daniel E. McNamaraU.S. Geological Survey, Geologic Hazards Science Center, 1711 Illinois St., Golden, Colorado 80401, USASearch for other works by this author on:William J. Stephenson;William J. StephensonU.S. Geological Survey, Geologic Hazards Science Center, 1711 Illinois St., Golden, Colorado 80401, USASearch for other works by this author on:Jack K. Odum;Jack K. OdumU.S. Geological Survey, Geologic Hazards Science Center, 1711 Illinois St., Golden, Colorado 80401, USASearch for other works by this author on:Robert A. Williams;Robert A. WilliamsU.S. Geological Survey, Geologic Hazards Science Center, 1711 Illinois St., Golden, Colorado 80401, USASearch for other works by this author on:Lind GeeLind GeeU.S. Geological Survey, Albuquerque Seismological Laboratory, PO Box 82010, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87198-2010, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Shear-wave velocity structure and attenuation derived from aftershock data of the 2011 Mineral, Virginia, earthquakeAuthor(s)Jennifer Dreiling;Jennifer DreilingU.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025, USASearch for other works by this author on:Walter D. MooneyWalter D. MooneyU.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Regional seismic-wave propagation from the M5.8 23 August 2011, Mineral, Virginia, earthquakeAuthor(s)Fred F. Pollitz;Fred F. PollitzU.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, MS 977, Menlo Park, California 94025, USASearch for other works by this author on:Walter D. MooneyWalter D. MooneyU.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, MS 977, Menlo Park, California 94025, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Widespread groundwater-level offsets caused by the Mw 5.8 Mineral, Virginia, earthquake of 23 August 2011Author(s)Evelyn A. Roeloffs;Evelyn A. RoeloffsU.S. Geological Survey, Earthquake Science Center, 1300 SE Cardinal Court, Vancouver, Washington 98683, USASearch for other works by this author on:David L. Nelms;David L. NelmsU.S. Geological Survey, Virginia Water Science Center, 1730 East Parham Road, Richmond, Virginia 23228, USASearch for other works by this author on:Rodney A. SheetsRodney A. SheetsU.S. Geological Survey, Water Science Field Team, 6480 Doubletree Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43212, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Finite element simulation of an intraplate earthquake setting—Implications for the Virginia earthquake of 23 August 2011Author(s)John K. CostainJohn K. CostainDepartment of Geosciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Geotechnical aspects in the epicentral region of the 2011 Mw 5.8 Mineral, Virginia, earthquakeAuthor(s)Russell A. Green;Russell A. GreenThe Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 120B Patton Hall, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, USASearch for other works by this author on:Samuel Lasley;Samuel LasleyThe Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 117B Patton Hall, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, USASearch for other works by this author on:Mark W. Carter;Mark W. CarterU.S. Geological Survey, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20192-0002, USASearch for other works by this author on:Jeffrey W. Munsey;Jeffrey W. MunseyTennessee Valley Authority, 400 West Summit Hill Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902, USASearch for other works by this author on:Brett W. Maurer;Brett W. MaurerThe Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 117B Patton Hall, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, USASearch for other works by this author on:Martitia P. TuttleMartitia P. TuttleM. Tuttle & Associates, P.O. Box 345, Georgetown, Maine 04548, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Residential property damage in the epicentral area of the Mineral, Virginia, earthquake of 23 August 2011Author(s)Matthew J. Heller;Matthew J. HellerVirginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy, 900 Natural Resources Drive, Suite 500, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903, USASearch for other works by this author on:Aina M. CarterAina M. Carter3391 West Old Mountain Road, Louisa, Virginia 23093, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Overview of performance of the North Anna nuclear power station during the 2011 Mineral, Virginia, earthquake and continued seismic evaluationsAuthor(s)Yong Li;Yong LiU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852, USASearch for other works by this author on:Gerry L. Stirewalt;Gerry L. StirewaltU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852, USASearch for other works by this author on:Kamal A. ManolyKamal A. ManolyU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Ground shaking and structural response of the Washington Monument during the 2011 Mineral, Virginia, earthquakeAuthor(s)Donald Wells;Donald WellsAMEC Environment & Infrastructure, Inc., 180 Grand Avenue, Suite 1100, Oakland, California 94612, USASearch for other works by this author on:John A. Egan;John A. EganAMEC Environment & Infrastructure, Inc., 180 Grand Avenue, Suite 1100, Oakland, California 94612, USASearch for other works by this author on:Debra G. Murphy;Debra G. MurphyAMEC Environment & Infrastructure, Inc., 180 Grand Avenue, Suite 1100, Oakland, California 94612, USASearch for other works by this author on:Terrence ParetTerrence ParetWiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., 2000 Powell Street, Suite 1650, Emeryville, California 94608, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Behavior and damage of the Washington Monument during the 2011 Mineral, Virginia, earthquakeAuthor(s)S. Golnaz Shahidi;S. Golnaz ShahidiDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, USASearch for other works by this author on:Shamim N. Pakzad;Shamim N. PakzadDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, USASearch for other works by this author on:James M. Ricles;James M. RiclesDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, USASearch for other works by this author on:James R. Martin;James R. MartinDepartment of Civil Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina 29634, USASearch for other works by this author on:C. Guney Olgun;C. Guney OlgunDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, USASearch for other works by this author on:Elizabeth A. GodfreyElizabeth A. GodfreyDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Aftershocks illuminate the 2011 Mineral, Virginia, earthquake causative fault zone and nearby active faultsAuthor(s)J. Wright Horton, Jr.;J. Wright Horton, Jr.U.S. Geological Survey, MS 926A, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20192, USASearch for other works by this author on:Anjana K. Shah;Anjana K. ShahU.S. Geological Survey, P.O. Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, MS 964, Denver, Colorado 80225, USASearch for other works by this author on:Daniel E. McNamara;Daniel E. McNamaraU.S. Geological Survey, Geologic Hazards Science Center, 1711 Illinois St., Golden, Colorado 80401, USASearch for other works by this author on:Stephen L. Snyder;Stephen L. SnyderU.S. Geological Survey, MS 954, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20192, USASearch for other works by this author on:Aina M. CarterAina M. Carter3391 W. Old Mountain Road, Louisa, Virginia 23093, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Aftershock imaging using a dense seismometer array (AIDA) after the 2011 Mineral, Virginia, earthquakeAuthor(s)Kathy K. Davenport;Kathy K. DavenportDepartment of Geosciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 4044 Derring Hall, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061-0001, USASearch for other works by this author on:John A. Hole;John A. HoleDepartment of Geosciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 4044 Derring Hall, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061-0001, USASearch for other works by this author on:Diego A. Quiros;Diego A. QuirosDepartment of Geosciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 4044 Derring Hall, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061-0001, USASearch for other works by this author on:Larry D. Brown;Larry D. BrownDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Cornell University, 3120 Snee Hall, Ithaca, New York 14853-1504, USASearch for other works by this author on:Martin C. Chapman;Martin C. ChapmanDepartment of Geosciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 4044 Derring Hall, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061-0001, USASearch for other works by this author on:Liang Han;Liang HanDepartment of Geosciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 4044 Derring Hall, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061-0001, USASearch for other works by this author on:Walter D. MooneyWalter D. MooneyU.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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The 2011 Virginia Mw 5.8 earthquake: Insights from seismic reflection imaging into the influence of older structures on eastern U.S. seismicityAuthor(s)Thomas L. Pratt;Thomas L. PrattU.S. Geological Survey, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20192, USASearch for other works by this author on:J. Wright Horton, Jr.;J. Wright Horton, Jr.U.S. Geological Survey, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20192, USASearch for other works by this author on:David B. Spears;David B. SpearsVirginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy, Division of Geology and Mineral Resources, 900 Natural Resources Drive, Suite 500, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903, USASearch for other works by this author on:Amy K. Gilmer;Amy K. GilmerVirginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy, Division of Geology and Mineral Resources, 900 Natural Resources Drive, Suite 500, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903, USASearch for other works by this author on:Daniel E. McNamaraDaniel E. McNamaraU.S. Geological Survey, Geologic Hazards Science Center, 1711 Illinois St., Golden, Colorado 80401, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Subsurface geologic features of the 2011 central Virginia earthquakes revealed by airborne geophysicsAuthor(s)Anjana K. Shah;Anjana K. ShahU.S. Geological Survey, P.O. Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, MS 964, Denver, Colorado 80225, USASearch for other works by this author on:J. Wright Horton, Jr.;J. Wright Horton, Jr.U.S. Geological Survey, MS 926A, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20192, USASearch for other works by this author on:William C. Burton;William C. BurtonU.S. Geological Survey, MS 926A, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20192, USASearch for other works by this author on:David B. Spears;David B. SpearsVirginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy, 900 Natural Resources Drive, Suite 500, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903, USASearch for other works by this author on:Amy K. GilmerAmy K. GilmerVirginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy, 900 Natural Resources Drive, Suite 500, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Coulomb stress transfer and modeled permanent vertical surface deformation from the August 2011, Mineral, Virginia, earthquakeAuthor(s)Lisa Schleicher Walsh;Lisa Schleicher WalshDepartment of Geology, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742, USASearch for other works by this author on:Laurent G.J. Montési;Laurent G.J. MontésiDepartment of Geology, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742, USASearch for other works by this author on:Aaron J. MartinAaron J. MartinDepartment of Geology, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Relict Paleozoic faults in the epicentral area of the 23 August 2011 central Virginia earthquake: Assessing the relationship between preexisting strain and modern seismicityAuthor(s)K. Stephen Hughes;K. Stephen HughesDepartment of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-8208, USASearch for other works by this author on:James P. Hibbard;James P. HibbardDepartment of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-8208, USASearch for other works by this author on:DelWayne R. BohnenstiehlDelWayne R. BohnenstiehlDepartment of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-8208, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Geologic framework and evidence for neotectonism in the epicentral area of the 2011 Mineral, Virginia, earthquakeAuthor(s)William C. Burton;William C. BurtonU.S. Geological Survey, MS 926A, National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20192, USASearch for other works by this author on:Richard W. Harrison;Richard W. HarrisonU.S. Geological Survey, MS 926A, National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20192, USASearch for other works by this author on:David B. Spears;David B. SpearsVirginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy, 900 Natural Resources Drive, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903, USASearch for other works by this author on:Nicholas H. Evans;Nicholas H. EvansVirginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy, 900 Natural Resources Drive, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903, USASearch for other works by this author on:Shannon MahanShannon MahanU.S. Geological Survey, MS 974, Federal Center, Lakewood, Colorado 80225, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Geomorphic evidence for persistent, cumulative deformation of the Virginia Piedmont in the vicinity of the 23 August 2011 Mineral earthquakeAuthor(s)Claudio Berti;Claudio BertiDepartment of Geological Sciences, University of Delaware, 255 Academy Street, Newark, Delaware 19716, USASearch for other works by this author on:Frank J. Pazzaglia;Frank J. PazzagliaDepartment of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lehigh University, 1 West Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, USASearch for other works by this author on:Anne S. Meltzer;Anne S. MeltzerDepartment of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lehigh University, 1 West Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, USASearch for other works by this author on:Richard J. HarrisonRichard J. HarrisonEastern Geology and Paleoclimate Science Center, U.S. Geological Survey, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20192-0002, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Structural analysis of the original Everona fault excavation and Cenozoic deformation in the Mountain Run fault zone, central VirginiaAuthor(s)Andy R. BobyarchickAndy R. BobyarchickDepartment of Geography and Earth Sciences, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina 28223, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Stafford fault system: 120 million year fault movement history of northern VirginiaAuthor(s)David S. Powars;David S. PowarsU.S. Geological Survey, MS 926A, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20192, USASearch for other works by this author on:Rufus D. Catchings;Rufus D. CatchingsU.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, MS 977, Menlo Park, California 94025, USASearch for other works by this author on:J. Wright Horton, Jr.;J. Wright Horton, Jr.U.S. Geological Survey, MS 926A, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20192, USASearch for other works by this author on:J. Stephen Schindler;J. Stephen SchindlerU.S. Geological Survey, MS 926A, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20192, USASearch for other works by this author on:Milan J. PavichMilan J. PavichU.S. Geological Survey, MS 926A, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20192, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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