The effect of fluid pressurization on energy partitioning during the earthquake cycle

TitleThe effect of fluid pressurization on energy partitioning during the earthquake cycle
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference2022
AuthorsAlghannam, M, Gomez, H, Juanes, R
Conference NameAGU Fall Meeting Abstracts
Abstract

During an earthquake, the potential energy stored in the Earth is released as frictional energy, fracture energy, and radiated energy in the form of seismic waves. The potential energy released is mainly comprised of elastic strain energy and gravitational energy. While several studies have considered estimating the radiated energy and energy partitioning, existing descriptions have not addressed the contribution of fluid pressurization to the potential and seismic energy budget---a key aspect toward understanding the physical mechanisms behind the link between fluid injection and induced earthquakes.

URLhttps://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2022AGUFM.S33A..03A/abstract