Earthquake precursory events in geophysical time-series: use of the Hilbert transform for the detection of simultaneous phase-synchronisation anomalies in paired time-series

Crockett, R. G. M. and Gillmore, G. K. (2018) Earthquake precursory events in geophysical time-series: use of the Hilbert transform for the detection of simultaneous phase-synchronisation anomalies in paired time-series. Poster presented to: European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2018, Vienna, Austria, 08-13 April 2018.

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Abstract:

In previous studies (e.g. Crockett et al., 2006; Crockett & Gillmore, 2009 & 2010; Crockett, 2012), we have investigated simultaneously recorded radon time-series for synchronised anomalies that occurred before, during and after UK earthquakes in 2002 and 2008. However, whilst successful in identifying such anomalies in closed time-series, the approaches we have used previously have not shown good potential for (near) real-time detection in actively monitored systems. In this presentation and developing from that earlier work, we report an updated approach using the Hilbert transform which is potentially capable of being used on a closer to real-time basis than the approaches we have adopted previously. The Hilbert transform is rapidly computable via the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) and the analytic signal thus obtained provides a basis for separating high- and low- frequency information, via the instantaneous phase and envelope, which helps reveal synchronised anomalies. If realisable and robust for the underlying geologies in question, a technique based on this approach has the potential for incorporation into an earthquake early-warning system.

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Q Science > QE Geology > QE500 Dynamic and structural geology > QE521 Volcanoes and earthquakes

Creators:

Crockett, R. G. M. and Gillmore, G. K.

Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:

Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Environmental Science

Date:

9 April 2018

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Publication

Event Title:

European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2018