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Analysing the spatial dynamics of earthquakes using event synchronization method: Anatolian Case

Year 2021, Volume: 42 Issue: 4, 924 - 933, 29.12.2021

Ahmet Çelikoğlu

Abstract

In this study, an earthquake network was created for the Anatolian region by using the event synchronization method. The prominent earthquake zones in Anatolia and some of their possible network properties have been investigated by using local measurements. As a result of the measurements, some patterns draw attention. One starts from the south of the Marmara Sea and extends to the inner and coastal Aegean region. It can be mentioned that there is an earthquake continuity, and almost every cell on the network acts as a possible bridge for stress transfer in this region. Other prominent patterns arise on the Eastern Anatolian Fault and close to Van. As the same earthquake and stress continuity appear on these regions and cells acts as a bridge. The data used in the analysis cover the period between 1999-2017. Earthquakes with magnitudes ranging from 5.5 to 6.9 occurred after 2017 in some prominent regions. On the other hand, some of them still silent. Results showed that these regions have the potential for future activities. On the other hand, the North Anatolian Fault and the south-west strand of the East Anatolian Fault remained silent. However, the part of the Eastern Anatolian Fault between Bingöl and Pötürge is very active.

Keywords

Earthquakes Event synchronization Complex Networks

Supporting Institution

The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey

Project Number

115F596

Thanks

This work was supported by TUBITAK Turkish Agency under Research Project No. 115F596.

References

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Year 2021, Volume: 42 Issue: 4, 924 - 933, 29.12.2021

Ahmet Çelikoğlu

Abstract

Project Number

115F596

References

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  • [5] Watts D.J., Strogatz S.H., Collective dynamics of ’small-world’ networks, Nature, 393 (1998) 440-442.
  • [6] Faloutsos M., Faloutsos P., Faloutsos C., On Power-Law Reltionship of the Internet Topology, Computer Communications Review, 29 (1999) 251-262.
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  • [16] Malik N., Marwan N., Kurths J., Spatial structures and directionalities in Monsoon precipitation over South Asia, Nonlin. Processes Geophys., 17 (2010) 371-381.
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  • [18] Wells D.L., Coppersmith K.J., New empirical relationship among magnitude, rupture length, rupture area and surface displacement, Bull. Seismol. Soc. Am., 84 (4) (1994) 974-1002.
  • [19] Konstantinou K.I., Papadopoulos G.A., Fokaefs A., Orphanogiannaki K., Emprical relationships between aftershock area dimensions and magnitude for earthquakes in the Mediterranean sea region, Tectonophysics, 403 (2005) 95-115.
  • [20] Efstathiou A., Tzanis A., Vallianatos F., On the nature and dynamics of the seismogenetics systems of North California, USA: An analysis based on Non-Extensive Statistical Physics, Phys. Earth Planet. Inter., 270 (2017) 46-72.
  • [21] Efstathiou, A., Tzanis A., An examination of the nature and dynamics of seismogenesis in south California, USA, based on Non-Extensive Statistical Physics, Phys. Earth Planet. Inter., 284 (2018) 51-71.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Classical Physics (Other)
Journal Section Natural Sciences
Authors

Ahmet Çelikoğlu 0000-0002-0621-1461

Project Number 115F596
Publication Date December 29, 2021
Submission Date June 10, 2021
Acceptance Date November 18, 2021
Published in Issue Year 2021Volume: 42 Issue: 4

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APA Çelikoğlu, A. (2021). Analysing the spatial dynamics of earthquakes using event synchronization method: Anatolian Case. Cumhuriyet Science Journal, 42(4), 924-933.