b-value, an Alert in Different Seismic Regions of Iran

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1 Geotechnics, Civil, Engineering, Zanjan university, Iran

2 Geotechnics, Civil, Engineering, Zanjan University, Iran

Abstract

Although Earthquake prediction studies are being widely considered their findings are uncertain and criticized regarding problem complexity and scientific content. Therefore; based on the robust analysis, the detailed investigation can be of great value. The recent triggered events in Iran reveal that this country is under pressure and contemporary tectonic stress pattern of the region changes. This motivates researchers to explore its different aspects. In this research, statistical analysis is made on the records listed in International Institution of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology (IIEES) catalog and b-value of the Gutenberg-Richter Relationship was computed. The time-dependent values of being can act as a stress accumulation indicator in a region. Therefore, Iran was subdivided into 29 zones and b-value was explored in every zone between the years 2010 and 2017. The results are in a proper agreement with the seismic regime of the regions wherein earthquakes occurred recently. Furthermore, an interesting hazard map was resulted in, introducing the regions with accumulating stresses therefore, being susceptible for experiencing future events. 

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New Approaches in Civil Engineering
Volume 3, Issue 2
September 2019
Pages 1-17

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