Precariously Balanced Rocks Reveal Earthquake History in Israel
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DOI: 10.1029/2019eo120367
Abstract: Using the prevalence of unstable rock formations in Israel’s Negev Desert, researchers determined that historical earthquakes in the region were weaker than previously thought. read more here.
Keywords: earthquake history; reveal earthquake; rocks reveal; history israel ... See more keywords
Toppling Analysis of the Echo Cliffs Precariously Balanced Rock
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DOI: 10.1785/0120160169
Abstract: Toppling analysis of a precariously balanced rock (PBR) can provide insight into the nature of ground motion that has not occurred at that location in the past and, by extension, can constrain peak ground motions… read more here.
Keywords: balanced rock; precariously balanced; echo cliffs; ground ... See more keywords
San Andreas Fault Earthquake Hazard Model Validation Using Probabilistic Analysis of Precariously Balanced Rocks and Bayesian Updating
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DOI: 10.1785/0220220287
Abstract: The Mojave section of the San Andreas fault is the closest section to the megacity of greater Los Angeles. A major issue for the population is that the life-threatening hazard estimate of a future rare,… read more here.
Keywords: hazard; andreas fault; precariously balanced; balanced rocks ... See more keywords