Can you spot the fault step? (Queretaro fault trench)

Research Interests

  • Earhquake  characteristics and their relation to ambient stress

  • Generation of large interplate and intraplate earthquakes

  • Earthquake forecasting based on precursory phenomena

  • Evaluation of seismicity data in earthquake catalogs

  • Seismic characterization for hazard evaluation



Some background information on the Seismicity of Mexico

A map overview of the SEISMICITY OF MEXICO

3-D view of Mexico's seismicity

Seismogenetic regions of Mexico

 
Some small earthquakes in the vicinity of Querétaro


Hints for Seismicity Analysis

Have you ever wondered how your seismicity data can be verified for spurious changes in magnitude through time or reporting of events which may affect the way you consider seismicity in your area ? THIS COULD BE USEFUL!

INTERESTED IN TOOLS FOR ANALYZING SEISMICITY ?

Then take a look at :   ....ZMAP!


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