Physics of the earthquake source

Aitbaeva Saltanat Sabidollaevna

The instructor profile

Description: The course covers the study of the main parameters of an earthquake, as well as a comparative analysis of earthquake models: the generally accepted model of the rupture of the main fault reaching the Earth’s surface and the shock wave model. A physical model of the phenomena leading to the generation of a shock wave in the lithosphere is considered, along with methods and approaches to cooperative behavior within the geophysical environment. The course explores the physics of an earthquake’s focus and the strong ground motion in the epicenter of the destruction; the physics of aftershocks and the causes of earthquake recurrence; and the physics of phenomena associated with earthquakes. It examines the application of engineering and technical knowledge derived from fundamental sciences. The course also provides an understanding of how to organize the collection and preparation of initial data for seismological observations.

Amount of credits: 5

Пререквизиты:

  • Fundamentals of engineering Geology and seismology
  • Fundamentals of engineering Geology and seismology

Course Workload:

Types of classes hours
Lectures 30
Practical works 15
Laboratory works
SAWTG (Student Autonomous Work under Teacher Guidance) 30
SAW (Student autonomous work) 75
Form of final control Exam
Final assessment method

Component: Component by selection

Cycle: Base disciplines

Goal
  • To develop fundamental understanding of the physical processes occurring in earthquake sources and the mechanisms of seismic events, aimed at seismic hazard assessment and earthquake source modeling.
Objective
  • To study the physical characteristics and parameters of earthquake sources, to master methods for analyzing focal mechanisms, and to develop skills in interpreting seismological data for assessing sources of seismic activity.