scholarly journals Review Article: On the relation between the seismic activity and the Hurst exponent of the geomagnetic field at the time of the 2000 Izu swarm

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 2189-2194 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Masci ◽  
J. N. Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Geomagnetic Activity ◽  
Geomagnetic Field ◽  
Seismic Activity ◽  
Hurst Exponent ◽  
Field Data ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Magnetic Disturbances

Abstract. Many papers document the observation of earthquake-related precursory signatures in geomagnetic field data. However, the significance of these findings is ambiguous because the authors did not adequately take into account that these signals could have been generated by other sources, and the seismogenic origin of these signals have not been validated by comparison with independent datasets. Thus, they are not reliable examples of magnetic disturbances induced by the seismic activity. Hayakawa et al. (2004) claim that at the time of the 2000 Izu swarm the Hurst exponent of the Ultra-Low-Frequency (ULF: 0.001–10 Hz) band of the geomagnetic field varied in accord with the energy released by the seismicity. The present paper demonstrates that the behaviour of the Hurst exponent was insufficiently investigated and also misinterpreted by the authors. We clearly show that during the Izu swarm the changes of the Hurst exponent were strongly related to the level of global geomagnetic activity and not to the increase of the local seismic activity.

scholarly journals Review "On the relation between the seismic activity and the Hurst exponent of the geomagnetic field at the time of the 2000 Izu swarm"

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 681-691 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Masci ◽  
J. N. Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Geomagnetic Activity ◽  
Geomagnetic Field ◽  
Seismic Activity ◽  
Hurst Exponent ◽  
Field Data ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Magnetic Disturbances

Abstract. Many papers document the observation of earthquake-related precursory signatures in geomagnetic field data. However, the significance of these findings is ambiguous because the authors did not adequately take into account that these signals could have been generated by other sources, and the seismogenic origin of these signals have not been validated by comparison with independent datasets. Thus, they are not reliable examples of magnetic disturbances induced by the seismic activity. Hayakawa et al. (2004) claim that at the time of the 2000 Izu swarm the Hurst exponent of the Ultra-Low-Frequency (ULF: 0.001–10 Hz) band of the geomagnetic field varied in accord with the energy released by the seismicity. The present paper demonstrates that the behaviour of the Hurst exponent was insufficiently investigated and also misinterpreted by the authors. We clearly show that during the Izu swarm the changes of the Hurst exponent were strongly related to the level of global geomagnetic activity and not to the increase of the local seismic activity.

scholarly journals Influence of high-latitude geomagnetic pulsations on recordings of broadband force-balanced seismic sensors

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Kozlovskaya ◽  
A. Kozlovsky
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Geomagnetic Field ◽  
Geomagnetic Latitude ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Auroral Oval ◽  
Polar Regions ◽  
Geomagnetic Pulsations ◽  
Seismic Sensors ◽  
Magnetic Poles ◽  
Magnetic Disturbances

Abstract. Seismic broadband sensors with electromagnetic feedback are sensitive to variations of surrounding magnetic field, including variations of geomagnetic field. Usually, the influence of the geomagnetic field on recordings of such seismometers is ignored. It might be justified for seismic observations at middle and low latitudes. The problem is of high importance, however, for observations in Polar Regions (above 60° geomagnetic latitude), where magnitudes of natural magnetic disturbances may be two or even three orders larger. In our study we investigate the effect of ultra-low frequency (ULF) magnetic disturbances, known as geomagnetic pulsations, on the STS-2 seismic broadband sensors. The pulsations have their sources and, respectively, maximal amplitudes in the region of the auroral ovals, which surround the magnetic poles in both hemispheres at geomagnetic latitude (GMLAT) between 60° and 80°. To investigate sensitivity of the STS-2 seismometer to geomagnetic pulsations, we compared the recordings of permanent seismic stations in northern Finland to the data of the magnetometers of the IMAGE network located in the same area. Our results show that temporary variations of magnetic field with periods of 40–150 s corresponding to regular Pc4 and irregular Pi2 pulsations are seen very well in recordings of the STS-2 seismometers. Therefore, these pulsations may create a serious problem for interpretation of seismic observations in the vicinity of the auroral oval. Moreover, the shape of Pi2 magnetic disturbances and their periods resemble the waveforms of glacial seismic events reported originally by Ekström (2003). The problem may be treated, however, if combined analysis of recordings of co-located seismic and magnetic instruments is used.

scholarly journals Geomagnetic anomaly associated with Fukushima earthquake on February 13th, 2021

2021 ◽  
Vol 331 ◽  
pp. 07012
Author(s):  
Cipta Ramadhani ◽  
Bulkis Kanata ◽  
Abdullah Zainuddin ◽  
Rosmaliati ◽  
Teti Zubaidah
Keyword(s):  
Data Processing ◽  
Geomagnetic Field ◽  
Field Data ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Earthquake Precursors ◽  
Polarization Ratio ◽  
Magnetic Polarization ◽  
Central Frequency ◽  
Electromagnetic Data ◽  
Geomagnetic Anomaly

In this study, we performed research on electromagnetic anomalies related to earthquakes as early signs (precursors) that occurred in Fukushima, Japan on February 13th, 2021. The research focused on the utilization of geomagnetic field data which was derived from the Kakioka (KAK), Kanoya (KNY), and Memambetsu (MMB) observatories, particularly in the ultra-low frequency (ULF) to detect earthquake precursors. The method of electromagnetic data processing was conducted by applying a polarization ratio. In addition, we improved the methodology by splitting the ULF data (which ranged from 0.01-0.1 Hz) into 9 central frequencies and picking up the highest value from each central frequency to get the polarization ratio. The anomaly of magnetic polarization was identified 2-3 weeks before the mainshock in a narrowband frequency in the range of 0.04-0.05 Hz.

scholarly journals Detection of ULF geomagnetic signals associated with seismic events in Central Mexico using Discrete Wavelet Transform

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 2557-2564 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Chavez ◽  
J. R. Millan-Almaraz ◽  
R. Pérez-Enríquez ◽  
J. A. Arzate-Flores ◽  
A. Kotsarenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wavelet Transform ◽  
Discrete Wavelet Transform ◽  
Geomagnetic Field ◽  
Seismic Activity ◽  
Seismic Event ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Field Measurements ◽  
Seismic Events ◽  
Discrete Wavelet ◽  
Fluxgate Magnetometer

Abstract. The geomagnetic observatory of Juriquilla Mexico, located at longitude –100.45° and latitude 20.70°, and 1946 m a.s.l., has been operational since June 2004 compiling geomagnetic field measurements with a three component fluxgate magnetometer. In this paper, the results of the analysis of these measurements in relation to important seismic activity in the period of 2007 to 2009 are presented. For this purpose, we used superposed epochs of Discrete Wavelet Transform of filtered signals for the three components of the geomagnetic field during relative seismic calm, and it was compared with seismic events of magnitudes greater than Ms > 5.5, which have occurred in Mexico. The analysed epochs consisted of 18 h of observations for a dataset corresponding to 18 different earthquakes (EQs). The time series were processed for a period of 9 h prior to and 9 h after each seismic event. This data processing was compared with the same number of observations during a seismic calm. The proposed methodology proved to be an efficient tool to detect signals associated with seismic activity, especially when the seismic events occur in a distance (D) from the observatory to the EQ, such that the ratio D/ρ < 1.8 where ρ is the earthquake radius preparation zone. The methodology presented herein shows important anomalies in the Ultra Low Frequency Range (ULF; 0.005–1 Hz), primarily for 0.25 to 0.5 Hz. Furthermore, the time variance (σ2) increases prior to, during and after the seismic event in relation to the coefficient D1 obtained, principally in the Bx (N-S) and By (E-W) geomagnetic components. Therefore, this paper proposes and develops a new methodology to extract the abnormal signals of the geomagnetic anomalies related to different stages of the EQs.

scholarly journals Influence of high-latitude geomagnetic pulsations on recordings of broad-band force-balanced seismic sensors

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Kozlovskaya ◽  
A. Kozlovsky
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Geomagnetic Field ◽  
Broad Band ◽  
Geomagnetic Latitude ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Auroral Oval ◽  
Polar Regions ◽  
Geomagnetic Pulsations ◽  
Seismic Sensors ◽  
Magnetic Disturbances

Abstract. Seismic broad-band sensors with electromagnetic feedback are sensitive to variations of surrounding magnetic field, including variations of geomagnetic field. Usually, the influence of the geomagnetic field on recordings of such seismometers is ignored. It might be justified for seismic observations at middle and low latitudes. The problem is of high importance, however, for observations in Polar Regions (above 60° geomagnetic latitude), where magnitudes of natural magnetic disturbances may be two or even three orders larger. In our study we investigate the effect of ultra-low frequency (ULF) magnetic disturbances, known as geomagnetic pulsations, on the STS-2 seismic broadband sensors. The pulsations have their sources and, respectively, maximal amplitudes in the region of the auroral ovals, which surround the magnetic poles in both hemispheres at geomagnetic latitude (MLAT) between 60° and 80°. To investigate sensitivity of the STS-2 seismometer to geomagnetic pulsations, we compared the recordings of permanent seismic stations in northern Finland to the data of the magnetometers of the IMAGE network located in the same area. Our results show that temporary variations of magnetic field with periods of 40–150 s corresponding to regular Pc4 and irregular Pi2 pulsations are seen very well in recordings of the STS-2 seismometers. Therefore, these pulsations may create a serious problem for interpretation of seismic observations in the vicinity of the auroral oval. Moreover, the shape of Pi2 magnetic disturbances and their periods resemble the waveforms of glacial seismic events reported originally by Ekström (2003). The problem may be treated, however, if combined analysis of recordings of collocated seismic and magnetic instruments is used.

scholarly journals Correlations between Earthquake Properties and Characteristics of Possible ULF Geomagnetic Precursor over Multiple Earthquakes

Universe ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Khairul Adib Yusof ◽  
Mardina Abdullah ◽  
Nurul Shazana Abdul Hamid ◽  
Suaidi Ahadi ◽  
Akimasa Yoshikawa
Keyword(s):  
Geomagnetic Field ◽  
Lead Time ◽  
Field Data ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Earthquake Magnitude ◽  
Strongly Correlated ◽  
Local Seismicity ◽  
Signal Processing Methods ◽  
Error Percentage ◽  
Linear Correlations

In this study, we improved and adapted existing signal processing methods on vast geomagnetic field data to investigate the correlations between various earthquake properties and characteristics of possible geomagnetic precursors. The data from 10 magnetometer stations were utilized to detect precursory ultra-low frequency emission and estimate the source direction for 34 earthquakes occurring between the year 2007–2016 in Southeast Asia, East Asia, and South America regions. As a result, possible precursors of 20 earthquakes were identified (58.82% detection rate). Weak correlations were obtained when all precursors were considered. However, statistically significant and strong linear correlations (r ≥ 0.60, p < 0.05) were found when the precursors from two closely located stations in Japan (Onagawa (ONW) and Tohno (TNO)) were exclusively investigated. For these stations, it was found that the lead time of the precursor is strongly (or very strongly) correlated with the earthquake magnitude, the local seismicity index, and the hypocentral depth. In addition, the error percentage of the estimated direction showed a strong correlation with the hypocentral depth. It is concluded that, when the study area is restricted to a specific location, the earthquake properties are more likely to have correlations with several characteristics of the possible precursors.

USING FIELD DATA FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF ULTRA-LOW FREQUENCY MOTIONS ON THE FATIGUE OF MOORING LINES

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guilherme Borzacchiello ◽  
Carl Albrecht ◽  
Fabricio N Correa ◽  
Breno Jacob ◽  
Guilherme da Silva Leal
Keyword(s):  
Field Data ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Mooring Lines ◽  
The Impact

Polarization pattern of low-frequency geomagnetic field fluctuations (0.8-3.6 mHz) at high and low latitude

1999 ◽  
Vol 104 (A1) ◽  
pp. 305-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Lepidi ◽  
P. Francia ◽  
U. Villante ◽  
L. J. Lanzerotti ◽  
A. Meloni
Keyword(s):  
Geomagnetic Field ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Polarization Pattern ◽  
Low Latitude ◽  
Field Fluctuations

scholarly journals Brief communication "On the recent reaffirmation of ULF magnetic earthquakes precursors"

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 2193-2198 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Masci
Keyword(s):  
Geomagnetic Activity ◽  
Geomagnetic Field ◽  
Earthquake Precursors

Abstract. Hayakawa et al. (2009) and Hayakawa (2011) have recently reviewed some "anomalous" ULF signatures in the geomagnetic field which previous publications have claimed to be earthquake precursors. The motivation of this review is "to offer a further support to the definite presence of those anomalies". Here, these ULF precursors are reviewed once again. This brief communication shows that the reviewed anomalies do not "increase the credibility on the presence of electromagnetic phenomena associated with an earthquake" since these anomalous signals are actually caused by normal geomagnetic activity. Furthermore, some of these ULF precursors have just been rebutted by previous publications.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document