This resource provides an abstract. This study models underground frictional resistance in stick-slip seismic events in order to determine the amount of energy needed to weaken a fault plane enough to initiate ground motion and simulate the speed of the recovery after the pressure subsides. The exact moment the slip began the maximum speed of the ground motion were detected. Results indicate that stick-slip events stop spontaneously when frictional melting begins, suggesting a potential way to stop the seismic events.
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Geophysics:Mineral Physics, Seismology, Environmental Science:Natural Hazards:Earthquakes Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work:AGU Highlights Special Interest: Hazards Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Geophysics, Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Hazards, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Earthquakes
