Building the Himalaya from tectonic to earthquake scales
Abstract Convergence of the Indian Plate towards Eurasia has led to the building of the
Himalaya, the highest mountain range on Earth. Active mountain building involves a …
Himalaya, the highest mountain range on Earth. Active mountain building involves a …
Paleoseismological studies in India (2016-2020): status and prospects
The last few years have witnessed consistent growth in paleoseismic investigations and
active fault research in India. An overview of relevant publications during 2016-2020 …
active fault research in India. An overview of relevant publications during 2016-2020 …
High‐precision vertical movement and three‐dimensional deformation pattern of the Tibetan plateau
Y Wu, Z Zheng, J Nie, L Chang, G Su… - Journal of …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract The Tibetan Plateau is characterized by high elevation and complex fault systems.
High‐precision vertical movement data can provide important constraints for understanding …
High‐precision vertical movement data can provide important constraints for understanding …
Duplex in the Main Himalayan Thrust illuminated by aftershocks of the 2015 Mw 7.8 Gorkha earthquake
In April 2015, the lower locked portion of the Main Himalayan Thrust ruptured beneath
Nepal, causing the disastrous M w 7.8 Gorkha earthquake. Elucidating the enigmatic …
Nepal, causing the disastrous M w 7.8 Gorkha earthquake. Elucidating the enigmatic …
Mid-crustal ramping of the Main Himalayan Thrust in Nepal to Bhutan Himalaya: New insights from analogue and numerical experiments
The mid-crustal ramp on the Main Himalayan Thrust (MHT) in the Lesser Himalaya
Sequence (LHS) is the most critical geometrical asperity to trigger major seismic events in …
Sequence (LHS) is the most critical geometrical asperity to trigger major seismic events in …
[HTML][HTML] 2019年西藏墨脱MS6.3地震震源参数及其构造意义
李国辉， 白玲， 丁林， 宋博文， 江勇 - 地球物理学报, 2020 - html.rhhz.net
北京时间2019 年4 月24 日04: 15, 西藏自治区林芝市墨脱县发生了MS 6.3 地震,
该地震位于印度板块与欧亚板块俯冲碰撞的东北犄角地区, 构造背景十分复杂 …
该地震位于印度板块与欧亚板块俯冲碰撞的东北犄角地区, 构造背景十分复杂 …
Modelling of crustal composition and Moho depths and their Implications toward seismogenesis in the Kumaon–Garhwal Himalaya
We image the lateral variations in the Moho depths and average crustal composition across
the Kumaon–Garhwal (KG) Himalaya, through the H–K stacking of 1400 radial PRFs from 42 …
the Kumaon–Garhwal (KG) Himalaya, through the H–K stacking of 1400 radial PRFs from 42 …
Shear wave crustal velocity structure in the Garhwal-Kumaon Himalaya based on noise cross-correlation of Rayleigh wave
The tectonics of the Garwal-Kumaon Himalaya is characterized by thrusts, tectonic windows,
and klippen. We investigate crustal shear wave velocity variations using ambient noise cross …
and klippen. We investigate crustal shear wave velocity variations using ambient noise cross …
Evidence for an imbricated lower crust and its role in accommodating crustal shortening in Sikkim Himalaya
Geometrical heterogeneity of the subducting Indian continental crust along the Himalaya‐
Tibet collision zone remains enigmatic. Mass budget estimates describing shortening across …
Tibet collision zone remains enigmatic. Mass budget estimates describing shortening across …
Evidence of structural segmentation of the Uttarakhand Himalaya and its implications for earthquake hazard
The earthquake hazard associated with the Main Himalayan Thrust (MHT) is a critical issue
for India and its neighbouring countries in the north. We used data from a dense seismic …
for India and its neighbouring countries in the north. We used data from a dense seismic …