Electromagnetic Observations and Their Applications in Earthquake Research

Dear Colleagues,

Electromagnetic variations associated with the processes of earthquake preparation and occurrence have been reported in many previous studies. The research on these electromagnetic anomaly phenomena has gradually developed to include several cutting-edge and inter-disciplinary topics, mainly including geoelectric field, geomagnetic field, atmospheric electric field, electromagnetic waves/disturbances, and ionospheric perturbations related to earthquakes. These electric/magnetic and ionospheric effects are primarily taken from either passive/active ground-based observations or satellite measurements. With the development of technology, new ground- and space-based facilities can also be used to better understand these earthquake-related electromagnetic effects.

The aim of this Special Issue is to collect the recent progress on understanding electric/magnetic and ionospheric disturbances during earthquake preparation and occurrence processes. Studies on background or non-earthquake influences are also welcomed which can supplement our knowledge for the better identification of earthquake anomalies. This Special Issue may contain the following aspects.

1. Electric or magnetic observations on the ground and studies of their features, waves/disturbances, or potential earthquake applications.
2. Observations of electromagnetic waves or disturbances in space, and studies of their generation, propagation, or relationships with earthquakes.
3. Ionospheric observations and studies based on ground receivers, ionosonde or low-Earth-orbit satellites.
4. Infrared or hyperspectral parameter observations and analyses.
5. Integrated observations from multi-spheres, and studies on their influence factors.
6. Low-frequency (ULF/ELF/VLF) electromagnetic wave propagation models and electric/magnetic coupling mechanisms in geospheres.

Dr. Xin-Yan Ouyang
Prof. Dr. Xuemin Zhang
Dr. Peng Han
Guest Editors

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