China Seismic Experimental Site: Theoretical Framework and Ongoing Practice

This book provides an overview of the China Seismic Experimental Site (CSES), its scientific challenges, and research priorities. It describes the preliminary results coming out of observational infrastructure in seismology, tectonophysics, geodesy, geophysics, and geochemistry. The book also highlights the multidisciplinary test observation system being constructed around the Xiansuihe-Xiaojiang fault and other seismogenic faults in the CSES. The CSES is dedicated to deepening the scientific understanding of continental earthquake preparation and occurrence and enhancing society's disaster resilience.

Format: Hardback
Length: 133 pages
Publication date: 11 May 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book offers an in-depth exploration of the China Seismic Experimental Site (CSES), providing a holistic conceptual framework that encompasses its scientific challenges, research priorities, and preliminary findings derived from various observational infrastructure in seismology, tectonophysics, geodesy, geophysics, and geochemistry. Within its pages, readers are introduced to a preliminary community fault model, community velocity model, and community strain rate model developed within the CSES, shedding light on the intricate dynamics of fault systems within the region.

A multidisciplinary test observation system, currently under construction, encompasses a range of cutting-edge technologies such as Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), seismic array, and deep drilling systems. These systems are strategically positioned around the middle segment of the Xiansuihe-Xiaojiang fault and other seismogenic faults within the CSES, enabling comprehensive and detailed observations of seismic activities and geological structures.

The book serves as a valuable resource for multidisciplinary topics, offering a comprehensive overview of various disciplines, methods, and techniques through the lens of the CSES. It serves as a platform for international and interdisciplinary cooperation, fostering a deeper understanding of continental earthquake preparation and occurrence while enhancing societal disaster resilience.

The contents of this book are organized into several chapters, each dedicated to exploring different aspects of the CSES. The first chapter provides a historical perspective on seismic experiment sites worldwide, highlighting the significance of CSES in advancing earthquake science. The second chapter delves into the launch of the CSES project, encompassing seismicity, existing earthquake monitoring networks, and historical seismic disasters. The third chapter explores the seismotectonics and geodynamics of the Eastern Margin of the Tibetan Plateau, emphasizing its relevance to the CSES and its potential implications for understanding continental earthquake processes.

The theoretical framework of the CSES is presented in the fourth chapter, considering both natural science and social science perspectives. It outlines the goals, objectives, and expected outcomes of the project, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and data sharing. The fifth chapter provides an update on the earthquake monitoring network in China, highlighting the advancements in seismic instrumentation and data acquisition.

The CSES community models of geology, structure, and deformation are explored in the sixth chapter, providing a detailed understanding of the regional geological framework and its influence on seismic activities. Earthquake forecasting models are discussed in the seventh chapter, highlighting the challenges and opportunities associated with predicting earthquakes. The eighth chapter showcases the CSES products, emphasizing the vast amount of data and information generated by the project.

In conclusion, this book offers a comprehensive and multidisciplinary perspective on the China Seismic Experimental Site (CSES). It provides a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, and policymakers interested in advancing earthquake science and enhancing disaster resilience. Through its detailed exploration of the CSES and its multidisciplinary test observation system, the book contributes to our understanding of continental earthquake processes and fosters international cooperation in this critical field.

Weight: 600g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811686061
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022