Parkfield, California, earthquake prediction experiment

Journal Article · Fri Aug 16 00:00:00 EDT 1985 · Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1126/science.229.4714.619· OSTI ID:6740086

Bakun, W H; Lindh, A G

Five moderate (magnitude 6) earthquakes with similar features have occurred on the Parkfield section of the San Andreas fault in central California since 1857. The next moderate Parkfield earthquake is expected to occur before 1993. The Parkfield prediction experiment is designed to monitor the details of the final stages of the earthquake preparation process; observations and reports of seismicity and aseismic slip associated with the last moderate Parkfield earthquake in 1966 constitute much of the basis of the design of the experiment. 46 references, 4 figures.

• Research Organization: Dept. of the Interior, Menlo Park, CA
• OSTI ID: 6740086
• Journal Information: Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States), Journal Name: Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States) Vol. 229:4714; ISSN SCIEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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