Abstract
Earthquake-related electromagnetic observation aims at finding abnormal electromagnetic variation associated with earthquake possibly. The existing studies have proved that this method is, to a large extent, effective in short-term and impending earthquake predication. This paper summarizes progress and discusses some related problems in this field. Some requirements for observation system have been proposed to improve monitoring level. As a case observation using the reformed observation system in Jinghai seismologic station, Tianjin, some results are given.
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Wang, L., Zhang, S., Zhang, Y. et al. Discussion on several important problems in earthquake-related electromagnetic disturbance monitoring in China. Earthq Sci 24, 583–591 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11589-011-0820-4
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11589-011-0820-4
Key words
- earthquake-related electromagnetic disturbance
- geo-electric field
- magnetic field
- electromagnetic disturbance event