Deformation Distribution Characteristics and Seismic Hazard of the Xianshuihe Fault Zone Based on GNSS and InSAR Data
The spatial distribution characteristics and slip rate in the Xianshuihe Fault Zone (XSHFZ) are still subject to controversy, and the segments where creeping movement occurs within the fault remain unclear. In this paper, the three-dimensional deformation field of the XSHFZ and its neighboring areas...
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| description | The spatial distribution characteristics and slip rate in the Xianshuihe Fault Zone (XSHFZ) are still subject to controversy, and the segments where creeping movement occurs within the fault remain unclear. In this paper, the three-dimensional deformation field of the XSHFZ and its neighboring areas is obtained by integrating InSAR and GNSS data. Subsequently, based on the three-dimensional deformation field, an elastic dislocation model is employed to analyze the slip rate, locking state, and creeping movement within the XSHFZ. The results show that the XSHFZ is a typical sinistral strike–slip fault with compressional characteristics. The slip rate of the XSHFZ ranges from 9.3 to 14.3 mm/yr. The average strike–slip rate of the Qianning and Kangding segments surpasses that of the eastern and western segments, while the Moxi segment exhibits the lowest slip rate. The locking depth of the XSHFZ is estimated to be between 13 and 26 km, with shallow creep movement predominantly concentrated in three segments: Daofu, Qianning, and Kangding, where the shallow creep rate ranges from 1.5 to 4.9 mm/yr. The XSHFZ is known for its short recurrence period of strong earthquakes and frequent seismic activities. A quantitative study of fault slip rates, locking depth, and creeping movement provides essential support for analyzing its seismic hazards. The seismic hazard of each segment of the Xianshuihe Fault Zone (XSHFZ) was analyzed based on the principle of seismic moment balance. The areas with high seismic hazards in the Xianshuihe Fault Zone correspond to the locations of seismic gaps along the fault. Specifically, the Qianning segment and the Yalahe and Selaha faults within the Kangding segment are associated with seismic gaps and are at risk of experiencing earthquakes with magnitudes of 6.9, 6.9, and 6.6, respectively. The results highlight the importance of continuous monitoring and preparedness measures to mitigate the seismic risks present in the XSHFZ. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9c2fa005c6da4aa5bbadbfbcff9fad122024-12-13T16:22:48ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172024-11-0114231108410.3390/app142311084Deformation Distribution Characteristics and Seismic Hazard of the Xianshuihe Fault Zone Based on GNSS and InSAR DataJunkai Yao0Changyun Chen1Jingwei Liang2Bingfeng Tao3Qingmeng Wei4Yongyan Du5State Key Laboratory of High-Speed Railway Track System, Beijing 100081, ChinaThe First Monitoring and Application Center, China Earthquake Administration, Tianjin 300180, ChinaState Key Laboratory of High-Speed Railway Track System, Beijing 100081, ChinaThe First Monitoring and Application Center, China Earthquake Administration, Tianjin 300180, ChinaThe First Monitoring and Application Center, China Earthquake Administration, Tianjin 300180, ChinaThe First Monitoring and Application Center, China Earthquake Administration, Tianjin 300180, ChinaThe spatial distribution characteristics and slip rate in the Xianshuihe Fault Zone (XSHFZ) are still subject to controversy, and the segments where creeping movement occurs within the fault remain unclear. In this paper, the three-dimensional deformation field of the XSHFZ and its neighboring areas is obtained by integrating InSAR and GNSS data. Subsequently, based on the three-dimensional deformation field, an elastic dislocation model is employed to analyze the slip rate, locking state, and creeping movement within the XSHFZ. The results show that the XSHFZ is a typical sinistral strike–slip fault with compressional characteristics. The slip rate of the XSHFZ ranges from 9.3 to 14.3 mm/yr. The average strike–slip rate of the Qianning and Kangding segments surpasses that of the eastern and western segments, while the Moxi segment exhibits the lowest slip rate. The locking depth of the XSHFZ is estimated to be between 13 and 26 km, with shallow creep movement predominantly concentrated in three segments: Daofu, Qianning, and Kangding, where the shallow creep rate ranges from 1.5 to 4.9 mm/yr. The XSHFZ is known for its short recurrence period of strong earthquakes and frequent seismic activities. A quantitative study of fault slip rates, locking depth, and creeping movement provides essential support for analyzing its seismic hazards. The seismic hazard of each segment of the Xianshuihe Fault Zone (XSHFZ) was analyzed based on the principle of seismic moment balance. The areas with high seismic hazards in the Xianshuihe Fault Zone correspond to the locations of seismic gaps along the fault. Specifically, the Qianning segment and the Yalahe and Selaha faults within the Kangding segment are associated with seismic gaps and are at risk of experiencing earthquakes with magnitudes of 6.9, 6.9, and 6.6, respectively. The results highlight the importance of continuous monitoring and preparedness measures to mitigate the seismic risks present in the XSHFZ.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/23/11084the Xianshuihe fault zonethree-dimensional deformation fieldfault strike–slip ratelocking depthseismic hazard |
| spellingShingle | Junkai Yao Changyun Chen Jingwei Liang Bingfeng Tao Qingmeng Wei Yongyan Du Deformation Distribution Characteristics and Seismic Hazard of the Xianshuihe Fault Zone Based on GNSS and InSAR Data Applied Sciences the Xianshuihe fault zone three-dimensional deformation field fault strike–slip rate locking depth seismic hazard |
| title | Deformation Distribution Characteristics and Seismic Hazard of the Xianshuihe Fault Zone Based on GNSS and InSAR Data |
| title_full | Deformation Distribution Characteristics and Seismic Hazard of the Xianshuihe Fault Zone Based on GNSS and InSAR Data |
| title_fullStr | Deformation Distribution Characteristics and Seismic Hazard of the Xianshuihe Fault Zone Based on GNSS and InSAR Data |
| title_full_unstemmed | Deformation Distribution Characteristics and Seismic Hazard of the Xianshuihe Fault Zone Based on GNSS and InSAR Data |
| title_short | Deformation Distribution Characteristics and Seismic Hazard of the Xianshuihe Fault Zone Based on GNSS and InSAR Data |
| title_sort | deformation distribution characteristics and seismic hazard of the xianshuihe fault zone based on gnss and insar data |
| topic | the Xianshuihe fault zone three-dimensional deformation field fault strike–slip rate locking depth seismic hazard |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/23/11084 |
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