Statistical and Non-linear Dynamics Methods of Earthquake Forecast: Application in the Caucasus

In 20th century, more than 10 strong earthquakes (EQs) of magnitudes 6,7 hit South Caucasus, causing thousands of casualties and gross economic losses. Thus, strong-EQ forecast is an actual problem for the region. In this direction, we developed a physical percolation model of fracture, which consid...

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Main Authors: Tamaz Chelidze, Giorgi Melikadze, Tengiz Kiria, Tamar Jimsheladze, Gennady Kobzev
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Earth Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/feart.2020.00194/full