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Correlation Fractal and Multifractal Characteristics of Seismic Activity in the Taiwan Area, China
Author(s) -
Jiandong XU,
Jianfa HUANG,
Fuquan WEI,
Yunpeng YAN,
Yaping LI,
Chiente LIN
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
acta geologica sinica ‐ english edition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.444
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1755-6724
pISSN - 1000-9515
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-6724.2005.tb00885.x
Subject(s) - multifractal system , china , fractal , correlation , geography , seismology , geology , statistical physics , mathematics , geometry , physics , mathematical analysis , archaeology
Based on the analysis of newly collected data of plate tectonics, distribution of active faults and crustal deformation, the Taiwan area is divided into two seismic regions and six seismic belts. Then, correlation fractal dimensions of all the regions and belts are calculated, and the fractal characteristics of hypocenteral distribution can be quantitatively analyzed. Finally, multifractal dimensions D q and f (α) are calculated by using the earthquake catalog of the past 11 years in the Taiwan area. This study indicates that (1) there exists a favorable corresponding relationship between spatial images of seismic activity described with correlation fractal dimension analysis and tectonic settings; (2) the temporal structure of earthquakes is not single but multifractal fractal, and the pattern of D q variation with time is a good indicator for predicting strong earthquake events.