Premonitory Variations in <i>S</i> -Wave Velocity Anisotropy before Earthquakes in Nevada
Generate an AI Snapshot to get a quick, structured summary of this paper.
A concise AI-generated summary of the paper will appear here once you click Generate AI Snapshot.
TL;DR
Large premonitory changes in the extent of S-wave splitting have been observed for two earthquakes in Nevada, and observations of the difference between the two S- wave velocities may provide a simple method for pedicting earthquakes.
Abstract
Application of nonhydrostatic stress to rock induces velocity anisotropy, causing the S wave to split into two components traveling with somewhat different velocities. Large premonitory changes in the extent of S-wave splitting have been observed for two earthquakes in Nevada. Observations of the difference between the two S-wave velocities may provide a simple method for pedicting earthquakes.