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GSA Special Papers
Continental Intraplate Earthquakes: Science, Hazard, and Policy Issues
Author(s)
Geological Society of America
Volume
425
Copyright:
Geological Society of America
ISBN print:
9780813724256
Publication date:
January 01, 2007
Continental Intraplate Earthquakes: Science, Hazard, and Policy Issues
Author(s): Seth Stein, Stéphane Mazzotti
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1130/SPE425
ISBN (print): 9780813724256
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Published: 2007
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Table of Contents
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PrefaceAuthor(s)
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Approaches to continental intraplate earthquake issuesAuthor(s)Seth SteinSeth Stein1Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Geodynamic models for earthquake studies in intraplate North AmericaAuthor(s)Stéphane MazzottiStéphane Mazzotti1Geological Survey of Canada, Pacific Geoscience Centre, 9860 West Saanich Road, Sidney, BC V8L 4B2, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Does seismicity delineate zones where future large earthquakes are likely to occur in intraplate environments?Author(s)Alan L. KafkaAlan L. Kafka1Weston Observatory, Department of Geology and Geophysics, Boston College, Weston, Massachusetts 02493, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Limitations of the short earthquake record for seismicity and seismic hazard studiesAuthor(s)Laura Swafford;Laura Swafford1Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, USASearch for other works by this author on:Seth SteinSeth Stein1Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Frequency-size distributions for intraplate earthquakesAuthor(s)Emile A. Okal;Emile A. Okal1Department of Geological Sciences, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, USASearch for other works by this author on:Justin R. SweetJustin R. Sweet1Department of Geological Sciences, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Remotely triggered earthquakes following moderate main shocksAuthor(s)Susan E. HoughSusan E. Hough1U.S. Geological Survey, 525 S. Wilson Avenue, Pasadena, California 91106, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Two-dimensional numerical modeling suggests preferred geometry of intersecting seismogenic faultsAuthor(s)Abhijit Gangopadhyay;Abhijit Gangopadhyay1Department of Geological Sciences, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, USASearch for other works by this author on:Pradeep TalwaniPradeep Talwani1Department of Geological Sciences, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Integrated geologic and geophysical studies of North American continental intraplate seismicityAuthor(s)Xavier van Lanen;Xavier van Lanen1U.S. Geological Survey, MS 977, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025, USASearch for other works by this author on:Walter D. MooneyWalter D. Mooney1U.S. Geological Survey, MS 977, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Effects of a lithospheric weak zone on postglacial seismotectonics in eastern Canada and the northeastern United StatesAuthor(s)Patrick Wu;Patrick Wu1Department of Geology and Geophysics, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:Stéphane MazzottiStéphane Mazzotti2Geological Survey of Canada, Pacific Geoscience Centre, 9860 West Saanich Road, Sidney, BC V8L 4B2, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Popup field in Lake Ontario south of Toronto, Canada: Indicators of late glacial and postglacial strainAuthor(s)Robert D. Jacobi;Robert D. Jacobi1UB Rock Fracture Group, Department of Geology, 876 NSC, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York 14068, USASearch for other works by this author on:C.F. Michael Lewis;C.F. Michael Lewis2Geological Survey of Canada Atlantic, Natural Resources Canada, Box 1006, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 4A2, Canada, and Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island, Narragansett, Rhode Island 02882, USASearch for other works by this author on:Derek K. Armstrong;Derek K. Armstrong3Ontario Geological Survey, Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, 993 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, Ontario P3E 6B5, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:Stephan M. BlascoStephan M. Blasco4Geological Survey of Canada Atlantic, Natural Resources Canada, Box 1006, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 4A2, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Stress evolution and seismicity in the central-eastern United States: Insights from geodynamic modelingAuthor(s)Qingsong Li;Qingsong Li1Department of Geological Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri 65211, USASearch for other works by this author on:Mian Liu;Mian Liu1Department of Geological Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri 65211, USASearch for other works by this author on:Qie Zhang;Qie Zhang1Department of Geological Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri 65211, USASearch for other works by this author on:Eric SandvolEric Sandvol1Department of Geological Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri 65211, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Is the New Madrid seismic zone hotter and weaker than its surroundings?Author(s)Jason McKenna;Jason McKenna1U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180, USASearch for other works by this author on:Seth Stein;Seth Stein2Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, USASearch for other works by this author on:Carol A. SteinCarol A. Stein3Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, m/c 186, 845 West Taylor St., Chicago, Illinois 60607-7059, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Upland Complex of the central Mississippi River valley: Its origin, denudation, and possible role in reactivation of the New Madrid seismic zoneAuthor(s)Roy Van Arsdale;Roy Van Arsdale1Department of Earth Sciences, University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee 38152, USASearch for other works by this author on:Ryan Bresnahan;Ryan Bresnahan1Department of Earth Sciences, University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee 38152, USASearch for other works by this author on:Natasha McCallister;Natasha McCallister1Department of Earth Sciences, University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee 38152, USASearch for other works by this author on:Brian WaldronBrian Waldron2Department of Civil Engineering, University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee 38152, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Relevance of active faulting and seismicity studies to assessments of long-term earthquake activity and maximum magnitude in intraplate northwest Europe, between the Lower Rhine Embayment and the North SeaAuthor(s)Thierry Camelbeeck;Thierry Camelbeeck1Royal Observatory of Belgium, Avenue Circulaire, 3 BE-1180 Brussels, BelgiumSearch for other works by this author on:Kris Vanneste;Kris Vanneste1Royal Observatory of Belgium, Avenue Circulaire, 3 BE-1180 Brussels, BelgiumSearch for other works by this author on:Pierre Alexandre;Pierre Alexandre1Royal Observatory of Belgium, Avenue Circulaire, 3 BE-1180 Brussels, BelgiumSearch for other works by this author on:Koen Verbeeck;Koen Verbeeck1Royal Observatory of Belgium, Avenue Circulaire, 3 BE-1180 Brussels, BelgiumSearch for other works by this author on:Toon Petermans;Toon Petermans1Royal Observatory of Belgium, Avenue Circulaire, 3 BE-1180 Brussels, BelgiumSearch for other works by this author on:Philippe Rosset;Philippe Rosset1Royal Observatory of Belgium, Avenue Circulaire, 3 BE-1180 Brussels, BelgiumSearch for other works by this author on:Michel Everaerts;Michel Everaerts1Royal Observatory of Belgium, Avenue Circulaire, 3 BE-1180 Brussels, BelgiumSearch for other works by this author on:René Warnant;René Warnant1Royal Observatory of Belgium, Avenue Circulaire, 3 BE-1180 Brussels, BelgiumSearch for other works by this author on:Michel Van CampMichel Van Camp1Royal Observatory of Belgium, Avenue Circulaire, 3 BE-1180 Brussels, BelgiumSearch for other works by this author on:
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Seismicity, seismotectonics, and seismic hazard in the northern Rhine areaAuthor(s)Klaus-G. Hinzen;Klaus-G. Hinzen1Earthquake Observatory Bensberg, Department of Earthquake Geology, University of Cologne, Vinzenz-Pallotti-Strasse 26, D-51429 Bergisch Gladbach, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Sharon K. ReamerSharon K. Reamer1Earthquake Observatory Bensberg, Department of Earthquake Geology, University of Cologne, Vinzenz-Pallotti-Strasse 26, D-51429 Bergisch Gladbach, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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Motion of Adria and ongoing inversion of the Pannonian Basin: Seismicity, GPS velocities, and stress transferAuthor(s)Gábor Bada;Gábor Bada1Department of Geophysics, Eötvös L. University, Pázmány P. st. 1/C, 1117 Budapest, Hungary, and Research Centre for Integrated Solid Earth Science (ISES), Vrije Universiteit, De Boelelaan 1085, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, the NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Gyula Grenerczy;Gyula Grenerczy2FÖMI Satellite Geodetic Observatory, 2614 Penc, HungarySearch for other works by this author on:László Tóth;László Tóth3Seismological Observatory, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Meredek u. 18, 1112 Budapest, HungarySearch for other works by this author on:Frank Horváth;Frank Horváth4Department of Geophysics, Eötvös L. University, Pázmány P. st. 1/C, 1117 Budapest, HungarySearch for other works by this author on:Seth Stein;Seth Stein5Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Northwestern University, 1850 Campus Drive, Evanston, Illinois 60208, USASearch for other works by this author on:Sierd Cloetingh;Sierd Cloetingh6Research Centre for Integrated Solid Earth Science (ISES), Vrije Universiteit, De Boelelaan 1085, 1081 HV Amsterdam, the NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Gábor Windhoffer;Gábor Windhoffer7Department of Geophysics, Eötvös L. University, Pázmány P. st. 1/C, 1117 Budapest, HungarySearch for other works by this author on:László Fodor;László Fodor8Geological Institute of Hungary, Stefánia út 14, 1143 Budapest, HungarySearch for other works by this author on:Nicholas Pinter;Nicholas Pinter9Department of Geology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois 62901, USASearch for other works by this author on:István FejesIstván Fejes10FÖMI Satellite Geodetic Observatory, 2614 Penc, HungarySearch for other works by this author on:
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Toward a better model of earthquake hazard in AustraliaAuthor(s)Mark Leonard;Mark Leonard1Geoscience Australia, Risk Research Group, P.O. Box 378, Canberra, ACT 2601, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:David Robinson;David Robinson2Geoscience Australia, Risk Research Group, P.O. Box 378, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia, and The Australian National University, Research School of Earth Sciences, Canberra ACT 0200, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Trevor Allen;Trevor Allen3Geoscience Australia, Risk Research Group, P.O. Box 378, Canberra, ACT 2601, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:John Schneider;John Schneider3Geoscience Australia, Risk Research Group, P.O. Box 378, Canberra, ACT 2601, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Dan Clark;Dan Clark3Geoscience Australia, Risk Research Group, P.O. Box 378, Canberra, ACT 2601, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Trevor Dhu;Trevor Dhu3Geoscience Australia, Risk Research Group, P.O. Box 378, Canberra, ACT 2601, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:David BurbidgeDavid Burbidge3Geoscience Australia, Risk Research Group, P.O. Box 378, Canberra, ACT 2601, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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The seismicity of the Antarctic plateAuthor(s)Anya M. ReadingAnya M. Reading1School of Earth Sciences, University of Tasmania, Private Bag 79, Hobart, TAS, 7001, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Active tectonics and intracontinental earthquakes in China: The kinematics and geodynamicsAuthor(s)Mian Liu;Mian Liu1Department of Geological Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri 65211, USASearch for other works by this author on:Youqing Yang;Youqing Yang1Department of Geological Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri 65211, USASearch for other works by this author on:Zhengkang Shen;Zhengkang Shen2State Key Laboratory of Earthquake Dynamics, Institute of Geology, China Earthquake Administration, Beijing 100029, ChinaSearch for other works by this author on:Shimin Wang;Shimin Wang3Department of Geological Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri 65211, USASearch for other works by this author on:Min Wang;Min Wang4Institute of Earthquake Science, China Earthquake Administration, Beijing 100036, ChinaSearch for other works by this author on:Yongge WanYongge Wan5School of Disaster Prevention Techniques, Yanjiao, Beijing 101601, ChinaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Seismic-reflection images of the crust beneath the 2001 M = 7.7 Kutch (Bhuj) epicentral region, western IndiaAuthor(s)D. Sarkar;D. Sarkar1National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad 500 007, IndiaSearch for other works by this author on:K. Sain;K. Sain1National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad 500 007, IndiaSearch for other works by this author on:P.R. Reddy;P.R. Reddy1National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad 500 007, IndiaSearch for other works by this author on:R.D. Catchings;R.D. Catchings2U.S. Geological Survey, Mail Stop 977, Menlo Park, California 94025, USASearch for other works by this author on:W.D. MooneyW.D. Mooney2U.S. Geological Survey, Mail Stop 977, Menlo Park, California 94025, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Challenges in seismic hazard analysis for continental interiorsAuthor(s)Gail M. AtkinsonGail M. Atkinson1Department of Earth Sciences, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, N6A 5B6, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Horizontal-to-vertical ground motion relations at short distances for four hard-rock sites in eastern Canada and implications for seismic hazard assessmentAuthor(s)Allison L. Bent;Allison L. Bent1Earthquakes Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Geological Survey of Canada, 7 Observatory Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0Y3, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:Emily J. DelahayeEmily J. Delahaye2School of Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of Victoria, P.O. Box 3055, Station CSC, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 3P6, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Does it make sense from engineering and economic perspectives to design for a 2475-year earthquake?Author(s)G.R. Searer;G.R. Searer1Consultant, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., 2550 North Hollywood Way, Suite 502, Burbank, California 91505, USASearch for other works by this author on:S.A. Freeman;S.A. Freeman2Principal, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., 2200 Powell Street, Suite 925, Emeryville, California 94608, USASearch for other works by this author on:T.F. ParetT.F. Paret3Senior Consultant, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., 2200 Powell Street, Suite 925, Emeryville, California 94608, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Seismic hazard and risk assessment in the intraplate environment: The New Madrid seismic zone of the central United StatesAuthor(s)Zhenming WangZhenming Wang1Kentucky Geological Survey, 228 Mining and Mineral Resources Building, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40506, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Policy development and uncertainty in earthquake risk in the New Madrid seismic zoneAuthor(s)Jay H. Crandell, P.E.Jay H. Crandell, P.E.15095 Sudley Rd., West River, Maryland 20778, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Disasters and maximum entropy productionAuthor(s)Cinna Lomnitz;Cinna Lomnitz1Department of Seismology, Institute of Geophysics, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico City 04510, MexicoSearch for other works by this author on:Heriberta CastañosHeriberta Castaños2Department of Social Science, Institute of Economics Research, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico City 04510, MexicoSearch for other works by this author on:
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