SEISMOGEOLOGICAL, SEISMOLOGICAL AND ENGINEERING SEISMOLOGICAL STUDIES OF THE LABORATORY OF ENGINEERING SEISMOLOGY AND SEISMOGEOLOGY OF IEC RAS

Abstract

The article presents recent results of seismogeological, seismological and engineering seismological studies conducted by the Laboratory. Specific features of seismicity in regions of Russia are reviewed. Space-and-time and energy patterns of seismicity and the state of stresses of the lithosphere are analysed. It is forecasted how foundations of buildings and structures located in the Baikal rift zone may be affected by potential strong earthquakes.

Keywords

• seismology
• seismogeology
• seismic zoning
• baikal rift zone
• prediction of seismic impact
• seismogeodynamics
• seismotectonics
• structures acting as attractors
• rifting
• reliability