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Fluid-injection-induced earthquakes characterized by hybrid-frequency waveforms manifest the transition from aseismic to seismic slip

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  • Hongyu Yu

    (Geological Survey of Canada
    Ruhr-Universität Bochum)

  • Rebecca M. Harrington

    (Ruhr-Universität Bochum)

  • Honn Kao

    (Geological Survey of Canada
    University of Victoria)

  • Yajing Liu

    (McGill University)

  • Bei Wang

    (Geological Survey of Canada
    University of Victoria)

Abstract

Aseismic slip loading has recently been proposed as a complementary mechanism to induce moderate-sized earthquakes located within a few kilometers of the wellbore over the timescales of hydraulic stimulation. However, aseismic slip signals linked to injection-induced earthquakes remain largely undocumented to date. Here we report a new type of earthquake characterized by hybrid-frequency waveforms (EHWs). Distinguishing features from typical induced earthquakes include broader P and S-pulses and relatively lower-frequency coda content. Both features may be causally related to lower corner frequencies, implying longer source durations, thus, either slower rupture speeds, lower stress drop values, or a combination of both. The source characteristics of EHWs are identical to those of low-frequency earthquakes widely documented in plate boundary fault transition zones. The distribution of EHWs further suggests a possible role of aseismic slip in fault loading. EHWs could thus represent the manifestation of slow rupture transitioning from aseismic to seismic slip.

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  • Hongyu Yu & Rebecca M. Harrington & Honn Kao & Yajing Liu & Bei Wang, 2021. "Fluid-injection-induced earthquakes characterized by hybrid-frequency waveforms manifest the transition from aseismic to seismic slip," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 12(1), pages 1-11, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:12:y:2021:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-021-26961-x
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-26961-x
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