Seismotectonics, Active Deformation, and Structure of the Crust

Dear Colleagues,

Knowledge of seismotectonics, active deformation, and the structure of the Earth’s crust is a key for the first order perception and assessment of the seismic hazard, and consequently the seismic risk, of an area. It is moreover essential for understanding the geodynamics and on-going surface processes (i.e., erosion, sedimentation, etc.), and for the exploration and management of georeservoirs for energy and waste. This book aims to reveal comprehensive images of shallow earthquake physics, active tectonics, crustal structures, and deformation, at continental, regional and local scales. The implementation of modern theories, the introduction of innovative methods, the application of cutting-edge computational and mapping tools to longstanding problems in tectonics and seismology, and the presentation of comprehensive data analyses representing various geodynamic regimes are welcome. More specifically, we encourage the submission of papers concerning topics (and combinations of) such as

• Theoretical concepts;
• Methods of seismological, geological, and geodetic data analyses;
• Stress and strain models for actively deforming regions of the Earth;
• Physics-based constraints of significant seismic sources;
• Induced seismicity and physics of induced earthquakes;
• Mechanisms/models of earthquakes nucleation and the role of crustal fluids;
• Combination of field observations with analyses and geophysical interpretations with the aim of understanding how active continental margins are deformed;
• Advances in the relocation of shallow earthquake sequences and in moment tensor inversion;
• New geodesy and geomatics tools (GNSS, UAV etc.) for the observation and monitoring of our planet;
• Advances in understanding the mechanics of geophysical/geodynamical processes; monitoring of ground shaking and displacement during earthquakes, and for contributions to tsunami early warning; tracking real-time motion of landslides and the safety of structures;
• Development of new satellite image processing algorithms for smart value-added products and datasets such as DTM/DSM models to study and evaluate terrain and topographic surface risks and processes;
• Local and regional seismic tomography;
• Societal benefits of such studies and their contributions to the resilience of megacities.

Prof. Ioannis Kassaras
Dr. Athanassios Ganas
Dr. Paolo Pace
Guest Editors

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