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Assessment Of The Seismic Hazard In South-East Queensland Utilizing Earthquake Simulations (2005–2008)

Abstract:
Assessment of seismic hazard in Australia is hampered by relatively few instrumental records of past earthquakes. Supercomputer simulations of long-term earthquake activity and strong ground motion, provide an alternative method for estimating the risk posed by earthquakes. The aim of this project is to construct a physical model for South-East Queensland incorporating the major faults and rock units of the region. In conjunction with earthquake simulation software of the Australian Computational Earth Systems Simulator, this model will be employed to analyse the spatial and temporal variability of earthquake activity and the ground motion resulting from these earthquakes.
Grant type:
ARC Linkage Projects
Researchers:

  • Dr Dion Weatherley

    Senior Research Fellow
    Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre
    Sustainable Minerals Institute
Funded by:
Australian Research Council