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Mainshock rupture properties, aftershock activities and remotely triggered seismicity associated with the 2025 Mw7.7 Sagaing fault earthquake in Myanmar

A devastating Mw 7.7 earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, on March 28, 2025, causing extensive damage and casualties across Myanmar and neighboring regions. The 2025 event occurred in a well-recognized...

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Seismic behaviors of stone masonry walls between windows after POM-UHPC-embedded mortar joint reinforcement

A large number of stone masonry buildings have been constructed in the southeastern oastal region of Fujian Province, China. However, most of these structures exhibit poor seismic performance, likely...

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Rapid estimation of rupture directivity of the 2024 Mw 7.4 Hualien earthquake in the East China Sea (Taiwan region), China

Rapid estimation of rupture directivity for a large earthquake with regional seismic records is important for disaster assessment, geological analysis and earthquake early warning. However, there is...

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Advancements in remote sensing techniques for earthquake engineering: A review

Remote sensing technologies play a vital role in our understanding of earthquakes and their impact on the Earth's surface. These technologies, including satellite imagery, aerial surveys, and advanced...

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High-resolution satellite imagery analysis of coseismic landslides and liquefaction induced by the 2024 MW 7.4 Hualien earthquake, Taiwan, China

Rapidly obtaining spatial distribution maps of secondary disasters triggered by strong earthquakes is crucial for understanding the disaster-causing processes in the earthquake hazard chain and formulating...

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High-performance CPU-GPU heterogeneous computing method for 9-component ambient noise cross-correlation

Ambient noise tomography is an established technique in seismology, where calculating single- or nine-component noise cross-correlation functions (NCFs) is a fundamental first step. In this study, we...

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A spatial forecast of some MW≥6.5 earthquakes in California and Nevada

This paper presents a prospective forecast of the locations of the next MW ​≥ ​6.5 earthquakes in California and Nevada based on the locations and rates of occurrence of M ​≥ ​4.0 earthquakes during...

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Disaster analysis and lessons learned from the July 22, 2024, Ethiopian landslide

Rainfall-induced landslides are often highly destructive. Reviewing and analyzing the causes, processes, impacts, and deficiencies in emergency response is critical for improving disaster prevention...

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Preliminary analysis of emergency production and source parameters of the M 4.7 earthquake on September 18, 2024 in Feidong, Anhui

At 20:08 on September 18, 2024, Beijing time, an earthquake of magnitude 4.7 occurred in Feidong, Anhui Province (31.98°N, 117.6°E). The China Earthquake Early Warning Network presented the first early...

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Seismic response of existing stone masonry structures on soft soil foundations

The coastal region of Fujian contains numerous existing stone masonry structures, many of which are constructed on soft soil sites. Previous studies have shown that the soil-structure interaction (SSI)...

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Deriving focal mechanism solutions of small to moderate earthquakes in Sichuan, China via a deep learning method

As one of the most seismically active regions, Sichuan basin is a key area of seismological studies in China. This study applies a neural network model with attention mechanisms, simultaneously picking...

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Green anchors enhance slope stability: mechanisms and efficacy in reinforcement

As a primary slope stabilization technique, anchor support encompasses traditional engineering anchors, green anchors, and ecological restoration methods. This review synthesizes two decades of literature...

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Influence of far-field mega earthquake on cascade hydropower along the Yalongjiang river by simulating the 1850 Xichang M 7.5 earthquake

Researching and comprehending the characteristics of destructive seismic motions is essential for the seismic design of critical infrastructure. This study employs historical data from the M 7.5 earthquake...

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Crustal velocity structure and composition of Bayan Har block and surrounding areas

The Bayan Har block, one of China's most seismically active regions, has experienced multiple major earthquakes (≥M 7.0) in recent years. It is a key area for investigating the interactions between...

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Travel-time corrections for stations in the Guangdong seismic network and their impact on earthquake location accuracy

The travel-time corrections for the primary seismic phases of 72 stations in the Guangdong seismic network, relative to the 1D South China travel-time model, were determined using joint hypocentral...

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Risk-targeted seismic hazard model for the Philippines

The Philippines' current seismic design framework, grounded in outdated uniform hazard approaches, fails to ensure consistent structural safety due to regional variations in seismic risk and structural...

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Research on Rainfall-Induced Landslide Susceptibility Prediction Considering Spatial Heterogeneity

Existing landslide susceptibility prediction methods often fail to fully account for the spatial heterogeneity of environmental factors such as topography, soil, and vegetation, nor do they accurately...

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Determination of Focal Depths for the 2024 M7.3 Hualien Offshore and 2025 M6.2 Tainan Earthquakes in Taiwan: An Enhanced Method Based on sPn Phase and Waveform Cross-Correlation Techniques

This study proposes a method for determining earthquake focal depths by combining the sPn phase with waveform cross-correlation technique, based on waveform data recorded by the Fujian Seismic Network...

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The Emerging Roles of 3D and 4D Geophysical and Geological Modelling in Evaluating Seismic Risks: A Critical Review

Seismic hazard assessment (SHA) is crucial in mitigating the hazards associated with earthquakes, particularly in tectonically active regions. This study critically examines the emerging roles of 3D...

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Coulomb Stress Transfer from the 2025 Mw 7.7 Myanmar Earthquake to Active Faults in Southwestern Yunnan, China: Implications for Seismic Hazard

On 28 March 2025, a strong Mw 7.7 earthquake struck the seismic gap in the central section of the Sagaing Fault in Myanmar, causing significant damage and casualties in Myanmar and neighboring countries....

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Rapid report of the March 28, 2025 Mw 7.9 Myanmar earthquake

On 28 March 2025, a moment magnitude (MW) 7.9 earthquake struck Myanmar, marking it as the most powerful seismic event of the year. The earthquake occurred along the Sagaing Fault, a prominent right-lateral...

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Rapid report of seismic damage and consequence analysis in the 2025 M 6.8 Dingri earthquake

On January 7, 2025, an M 6.8 earthquake occurred at Dingri County, Shigatse City, Xizang Autonomous Region, which is the most largest earthquake in this region in the most recent five years. The maximum...

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Recorded responses of Four Tall buildings in South China to the M 7.9 Myanmar Earthquake on March 28, 2025

This paper reports the recorded structural responses of four 170 m–320 m tall buildings in China to the mainshock of the M 7.9 Myanmar earthquake on March 28, 2025. The buildings are located approximately...

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Spatiotemporal Correlation of Multi-Depth Rock Mass Deformation and Mining-Induced Subsidence: A Case Study of the Shagoucha Coal Mine

To address the insufficient understanding of the dynamic coupling between surface subsidence and multi-depth rock mass deformation induced by underground mining, this study focuses on the 520109 working...

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Mutual influence mechanism between soft soil interlayers and shield tunnels under seismic action: Laboratory tests and numerical simulations

Soft soil is widely distributed and has complex origins, shield tunnels are inevitably constructed within soft soil interlayers, and under seismic action, tunnels may be subject to severe damage. On...

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