Том 53, № 2 (2017)
- Жылы: 2017
- Мақалалар: 7
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/0747-9239/issue/view/10954
Article
Results of seismological data processing for the territory of Armenia
Аннотация
The distribution of earthquake hypocenters in the territory of Armenia is obtained based on data from seismological bulletins for 1970–2012. It is shown that in addition to crustal earthquakes, there are deep earthquakes with a hypocenter depth down to 300 km. The seismicity is concentrated primarily in the northwest of the republic in the region adjacent to the Javakheti Upland. The positions of the main shock and the aftershocks of the December 1988 Spitak earthquake are determined separately. It is shown that the aftershocks of this earthquake cover a big area, extending to a depth of 100 km, although most of them are located at a depth of ~27 km.
Attenuation of seismic waves from moderate earthquakes of the Vrancea zone
Аннотация
The paper presents results of studying the attenuation of ground accelerations from earthquakes of the Vrancea with magnitudes less that 6.0 at distance greater than 300 km in a narrow sector located northeast of the focal region, within the limits of which are located acting and planned nuclear power plants (NNPs). Attenuation of peak ground accelerations in individual sections along the Vrancea–IRIS OBN station path is approximated by individual functions. It is shown that for a rough estimation of the seismic effect of earthquakes from the Vrancea zone it is acceptable to use the empirical relationship obtained by F.F. Aptikaev. For a more accurate estimate, it needs to be modified by adding a constant, whose value depends on the specific conditions of the NPP sites. It is shown that the results of data analysis on moderate earthquakes can be extrapolated to an earthquake with the maximum possible magnitude for the Vrancea zone and used to estimate the maximum seismic effects at the sites of operating and planned NPPs.
On tectonic character of the connection zones of the Earth’s crust in the South Caspian Basin and Scythian–Turan plate based on seismological data
Аннотация
The features of the spatial distribution of earthquake sources in the South Caspian Basin (SCB) are considered in relation to the regional deep structure. The results of analysis showed that the SCB and Scythian–Turan plate are divided by deep faults of small length with a west–northwest trending. These faults are included in the Apsheron–Balkhan threshold zone. The opinion of some researchers about subduction of the SCB crust under the epi-Hercynian platform of the northern Caspian Sea has not been confirmed.
Seismogenic deformations in the walls of the late medieval Yeni-Kale fortress in Eastern Crimea
Аннотация
The results of a macroseismic study of the late medieval Turkish Yeni-Kale fortress in Eastern Crimea are described. Despite the fact that the fortress’ structures were considerably affected by local landslide activity, military operations during the Crimean War, the Civil War, and the WWII, as well as by anthropogenic factors, such as railroads, etc., numerous specific deformations in the fortress walls suggest that the existing destruction and damage might be explained by strong seismic impacts. The local intensity of seismic oscillations could be I = (VIII)–IX points according to the MSK-64 macroseismic scale, and the direction of the combined maximum seismic impact could have a NW–SE strike. It is likely that the Turks abandoned the fortress without a battle because of its significant seismic damage and destruction in the 18th century, which had not yet been repaired by the time the Russian army arrived.
A new generation Russian seismic scale
Аннотация
The paper discusses a draft national standard, Earthquake Intensity Scale. The characteristics of the new scale are described, as well as its difference from other seismic intensity scales. Consideration is given to the continuities between the new scale and previous ones. Comments and suggestions concerning the text of the scale are analyzed.
Problematic historical earthquakes in the Baikal region
Аннотация
Macroseismic data on strong historical earthquakes of the 18th–19th centuries are presented that are unknown to a wide range of seismologists and therefore missing in earthquake catalogs. The data are related to such earthquakes as the 1715 (1716) Nerchinsk and 1727 Kirensk, and ones occurred in the southern Baikal region in 1809 and in the region near cape of Svyatoi Nos in 1862. Additional information about the earthquake of 1771 is given that considerably refines the parameters of this event. The earthquakes of 1725, 1742, 1772, and 1885 and interpretations of evidence doubted by various researchers are also considered.
On the accuracy of initial seismological data in the problem of seismic hazard assessment
Аннотация
The parameters of the September 3, 1978, earthquake in the Western Caucasus are presented according to data from different seismological agencies. This event, along with the 1966 earthquake in Anapa, is the strongest seismic event in the region. The solutions suggested in the main international and national seismological agencies contradict the well-known fact that the earthquake did not have catastrophic consequences. This is confirmed only by the position of the epicenter according to GCMT data intended for determining somewhat different earthquake parameters: the focal mechanism and seismic moment. Despite the fact that there was no expedition to perform a macroseismic study of the earthquake, some information was collected by phone survey. Information on the spatial distribution of the macroseismic effect made it possible to more accurately determine the epicenter position according to the GCMT data.