Title: Seismic moment, seismicity, and rate of slip along major fault zones
Abstract: Journal of Geophysical Research (1896-1977)Volume 73, Issue 2 p. 777-784 Seismic moment, seismicity, and rate of slip along major fault zones James N. Brune, James N. BruneSearch for more papers by this author James N. Brune, James N. BruneSearch for more papers by this author First published: 15 January 1968 https://doi.org/10.1029/JB073i002p00777Citations: 460AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract A straightforward method for computing rates of slip from earthquakes in major fault zones is presented. The slip rate is calculated from the sum of moments for the earthquakes. Rates obtained are in approximate agreement with rates obtained from geodetic measurements or magnetic anomalies, provided that long time samples are considered and provided that adjustments are made in the vertical extent of the zone of earthquake generation. For some fault zones, particularly deep island arc shear zones, strain is perhaps being relieved by steady creep, whereas, in other fault zones, e.g., the San Andreas, strain is accumulating for a large earthquake. The zone of earthquake generation for oceanic transform faults may be as little as 5 km in vertical extent. 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Publication Year: 1968
Publication Date: 1968-01-15
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