To understand the earthquake characteristics in Xinfengjiang (XFJ for short) reservoir area, we collected the small earthquakes occurred in the area from 1961 to 1999. We segmented this 40-year period, parted the rese...To understand the earthquake characteristics in Xinfengjiang (XFJ for short) reservoir area, we collected the small earthquakes occurred in the area from 1961 to 1999. We segmented this 40-year period, parted the research region and calculated the composite fault plane solution of each block, disscussed the effect characteristics of stress field of water pressure using Mohrs stress circle. The final result shows that the main rupture pattern was very different before and after the M = 6.1 main shock, changing from strike slip to normal rupture. The maximum principal stress axes of composite fault plane solutions are characterized by synchronous change with water level.展开更多
In this paper,we determined an earthquake sequence location in the Xingfengjiang area from June,2007 to July,2014 and the 3 D P-wave velocity structure by a simultaneous inversion method. On that basis,we studied the ...In this paper,we determined an earthquake sequence location in the Xingfengjiang area from June,2007 to July,2014 and the 3 D P-wave velocity structure by a simultaneous inversion method. On that basis,we studied the occurrence features of active tectonics and the earthquake source mechanism. The results show that the reservoir fracture system has a tendency to increase with gradual depth from southeast to northwest,consistent with gravitational field research results. There are 4 high velocity zones( HVZ) under the depth of the 7 km-12 km crust between the Xinfengjiang Reservoir dam and Xichang District,Dongyuan. The max velocity of the biggest HVZ which is under Xichang is 6. 3 km/s. Under the reservoir dam there is a strong tectonic deformation zone,as the center exit Renzishi fault( F_2),Nanshan-Aotou faults( F_4),Heyuan fault( F_1) and Shijiao-Xingang-Baitian fault( F_5),7 earthquakes with M_L≥ 5. 0( including M 6. 1 in March,1962) occurred at the high gradient zone of the HVZ Ⅲ and HVZ Ⅳ edge which has been under the reservoir dam since 1960, with relativity energy releasing more thoroughly. Moderate seismic activity occurred at the HVZ Ⅰ edge which has been under Xichang since 2012,and is a danger zone for M5. 0 earthquakes in the future.展开更多
The Xinfengjiang reservoir in Guangdong Province is one of the large reservoirs that have triggered earthquakes of magnitude greater than 6.Numerous earthquakes have occurred since the impoundment of the reservoir,mak...The Xinfengjiang reservoir in Guangdong Province is one of the large reservoirs that have triggered earthquakes of magnitude greater than 6.Numerous earthquakes have occurred since the impoundment of the reservoir,making it one of the most active seismic zones in south China.In 2015,a set of deep-hole resistivity anomalies was observed in the Heping geoelectric station in Dongyuan county,located near the Xinfengjiang reservoir.After a field investigation,we found that a planned well drilling construction of new measuring channels was being carried out during that corresponding period of time.After careful comparison and analysis on the basis of the collected raw data,we had a reason to believe that drilling construction,rather than the inducement of the Xinfengjiang reservoir,was the main culprit for those unusual georesistivity values.So as to verify the above conjecture,we constructed a series of 3D finite element models based on the geological and hydrological infor-mation around Heping station and analyzed the drilling disturbances,respectively.Some significant conclusions were finally drawn according to the precise numerical simulation.This study gives a good example by combining numerical simulation with engineering practice as a way to understand the root cause of georesistivity anomalies in reality.展开更多
To understand the earthquake characteristics in Xinfengjiang (XFJ for short) reservoir area, we collected the small earthquakes occurred in the area from 1961 to 1999. We segmented this 40-year period, parted the rese...To understand the earthquake characteristics in Xinfengjiang (XFJ for short) reservoir area, we collected the small earthquakes occurred in the area from 1961 to 1999. We segmented this 40-year period, parted the research region and calculated the composite fault plane solution of each block, disscussed the effect characteristics of stress field of water pressure using Mohrs stress circle. The final result shows that the main rupture pattern was very different before and after the M = 6.1 main shock, changing from strike slip to normal rupture. The maximum principal stress axes of composite fault plane solutions are characterized by synchronous change with water level.展开更多
Coulomb failure stress changes (ΔCFS) are used in the study of reservoir-induced seismicity (RIS) generation.The threshold value of ΔCFS that can trigger earthquakes is an important issue that deserves thorough rese...Coulomb failure stress changes (ΔCFS) are used in the study of reservoir-induced seismicity (RIS) generation.The threshold value of ΔCFS that can trigger earthquakes is an important issue that deserves thorough research.The M s 6.1 earthquake in the Xinfengjiang Reservoir in 1962 is well acknowledged as the largest reservoir-induced earthquake in China.Therefore, it is a logical site for quantitative calculation of ΔCFS induced by the filling of the reservoir and for investigating the magnitude of CFS that can trigger reservoir seismic activities.To better understand the RIS mechanism, a three-dimensional poroelastic finite element model of the Xinfengjiang Reservoir is proposed here, taking into consideration of the precise topography and dynamic water level.We calculate the instant changes of stress and pore pressure induced by water load, and the time variation of effective stresses due to pore water diffusion.The CFS on the seismogenesis faults and the accumulation of strain energy in the reservoir region are also calculated.Primary results suggest that the reservoir impoundment increases both pore pressure and CFS on the fault at the focal depth.The diffusion of pore pressure was likely the main factor that triggered the main earthquake, whereas the elastic stress owing to water load was relatively small.The magnitude of CFS on seismogenesis fault can reach approximately 10 kPa, and the ΔCFS values at the hypocenter can be about 0.7-3.0 kPa, depending on the fault diffusion coefficient.The calculated maximum vertical subsidence caused by the water load in the Xinfengjiang Reservoir is 17.5 mm, which is in good agreement with the observed value of 15 mm.The accumulated strain energy owing to water load was only about 7.3×10 11 J, even less than 1% of the seismic wave energy released by the earthquake.The reservoir impoundment was the only factor that triggered the earthquake.展开更多
文摘To understand the earthquake characteristics in Xinfengjiang (XFJ for short) reservoir area, we collected the small earthquakes occurred in the area from 1961 to 1999. We segmented this 40-year period, parted the research region and calculated the composite fault plane solution of each block, disscussed the effect characteristics of stress field of water pressure using Mohrs stress circle. The final result shows that the main rupture pattern was very different before and after the M = 6.1 main shock, changing from strike slip to normal rupture. The maximum principal stress axes of composite fault plane solutions are characterized by synchronous change with water level.
基金sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(41676057)the Scientific Program of Guangdong Province(2012A030200005)
文摘In this paper,we determined an earthquake sequence location in the Xingfengjiang area from June,2007 to July,2014 and the 3 D P-wave velocity structure by a simultaneous inversion method. On that basis,we studied the occurrence features of active tectonics and the earthquake source mechanism. The results show that the reservoir fracture system has a tendency to increase with gradual depth from southeast to northwest,consistent with gravitational field research results. There are 4 high velocity zones( HVZ) under the depth of the 7 km-12 km crust between the Xinfengjiang Reservoir dam and Xichang District,Dongyuan. The max velocity of the biggest HVZ which is under Xichang is 6. 3 km/s. Under the reservoir dam there is a strong tectonic deformation zone,as the center exit Renzishi fault( F_2),Nanshan-Aotou faults( F_4),Heyuan fault( F_1) and Shijiao-Xingang-Baitian fault( F_5),7 earthquakes with M_L≥ 5. 0( including M 6. 1 in March,1962) occurred at the high gradient zone of the HVZ Ⅲ and HVZ Ⅳ edge which has been under the reservoir dam since 1960, with relativity energy releasing more thoroughly. Moderate seismic activity occurred at the HVZ Ⅰ edge which has been under Xichang since 2012,and is a danger zone for M5. 0 earthquakes in the future.
基金Innovation Group Project of Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory(Zhuhai)(No.311021002).
文摘The Xinfengjiang reservoir in Guangdong Province is one of the large reservoirs that have triggered earthquakes of magnitude greater than 6.Numerous earthquakes have occurred since the impoundment of the reservoir,making it one of the most active seismic zones in south China.In 2015,a set of deep-hole resistivity anomalies was observed in the Heping geoelectric station in Dongyuan county,located near the Xinfengjiang reservoir.After a field investigation,we found that a planned well drilling construction of new measuring channels was being carried out during that corresponding period of time.After careful comparison and analysis on the basis of the collected raw data,we had a reason to believe that drilling construction,rather than the inducement of the Xinfengjiang reservoir,was the main culprit for those unusual georesistivity values.So as to verify the above conjecture,we constructed a series of 3D finite element models based on the geological and hydrological infor-mation around Heping station and analyzed the drilling disturbances,respectively.Some significant conclusions were finally drawn according to the precise numerical simulation.This study gives a good example by combining numerical simulation with engineering practice as a way to understand the root cause of georesistivity anomalies in reality.
基金Seismic Research Foundation of Residential Office in Shenzhen China Earthquake Administration (2003-1000).
文摘To understand the earthquake characteristics in Xinfengjiang (XFJ for short) reservoir area, we collected the small earthquakes occurred in the area from 1961 to 1999. We segmented this 40-year period, parted the research region and calculated the composite fault plane solution of each block, disscussed the effect characteristics of stress field of water pressure using Mohrs stress circle. The final result shows that the main rupture pattern was very different before and after the M = 6.1 main shock, changing from strike slip to normal rupture. The maximum principal stress axes of composite fault plane solutions are characterized by synchronous change with water level.
基金supported by Key Laboratory of Earthquake DynamicsSinoProbe-07 Project of the Ministry of Land and Resources+1 种基金National Basic Research Program of China(Grant No.2008CB425701)National High-tech R&D Program of China(Grant No.2010AA012402)
文摘Coulomb failure stress changes (ΔCFS) are used in the study of reservoir-induced seismicity (RIS) generation.The threshold value of ΔCFS that can trigger earthquakes is an important issue that deserves thorough research.The M s 6.1 earthquake in the Xinfengjiang Reservoir in 1962 is well acknowledged as the largest reservoir-induced earthquake in China.Therefore, it is a logical site for quantitative calculation of ΔCFS induced by the filling of the reservoir and for investigating the magnitude of CFS that can trigger reservoir seismic activities.To better understand the RIS mechanism, a three-dimensional poroelastic finite element model of the Xinfengjiang Reservoir is proposed here, taking into consideration of the precise topography and dynamic water level.We calculate the instant changes of stress and pore pressure induced by water load, and the time variation of effective stresses due to pore water diffusion.The CFS on the seismogenesis faults and the accumulation of strain energy in the reservoir region are also calculated.Primary results suggest that the reservoir impoundment increases both pore pressure and CFS on the fault at the focal depth.The diffusion of pore pressure was likely the main factor that triggered the main earthquake, whereas the elastic stress owing to water load was relatively small.The magnitude of CFS on seismogenesis fault can reach approximately 10 kPa, and the ΔCFS values at the hypocenter can be about 0.7-3.0 kPa, depending on the fault diffusion coefficient.The calculated maximum vertical subsidence caused by the water load in the Xinfengjiang Reservoir is 17.5 mm, which is in good agreement with the observed value of 15 mm.The accumulated strain energy owing to water load was only about 7.3×10 11 J, even less than 1% of the seismic wave energy released by the earthquake.The reservoir impoundment was the only factor that triggered the earthquake.
