Nature Communications (Nov 2020)

Aftershocks are fluid-driven and decay rates controlled by permeability dynamics

  • Stephen A. Miller

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-19590-3
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 11, no. 1
pp. 1 – 11

Abstract

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In this study, the authors propose that a fluid rich environment is necessary to generate long-lasting aftershock sequences. Based on this premise, the study presents a theory for modeling fluid-driven earthquake sequences