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We present detailed state of the art of statistical kinematic source models. The literature constitutes detailed first- and second-order characterization and the corresponding implementation in random field generations. The notable details include scaling relations, non-Gaussianity, and non-stationarity. The simplicity in the representation of kinematic slip fields has also paved the way to easy numerical implementation. Further, computational facility advancements have aided in realistic real-time simulation. Hence, these models can be suitably utilized to obtain more reliable synthetic ground motions and resultant hazards. This work also demonstrates the implementation of a non-Gaussian slip field in physics-based simulation for the Indo-Gangetic basin and studies the corresponding basin amplification.
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Dhanya, J., Raghukanth, S.T.G. Statistical kinematic source models for seismic hazard estimations. Int J Adv Eng Sci Appl Math 15, 37–54 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12572-023-00328-5
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