Fault-zone trapped waves at Muyu in Wenchuan earthquake region

Abstract

Trapped waves in the Qingchuan fault zone were observed at Muyu near the northeastern end of the fractured zone of the Wenchuan Ms8. 0 earthquake. The results indicate a fault-zone width of about 200 m and a great difference in physical property of the crust on different sides of the fault. The inferred location of crustal changes is consistent with land-form boundary on the surface.

Keywords

• Wenchuan earthquake region
• fault-zone trapped waves
• Longmenshan fault belt
• seismic records
• Qingchuan fault