Simplifying complex fault data for systems-level analysis: Earthquake geology inputs for U.S. NSHM 2023
As part of the U.S. National Seismic Hazard Model (NSHM) update planned for 2023, two databases were prepared to more completely represent Quaternary-active faulting across the western United States: the NSHM23 fault sections database (FSD) and earthquake geology database (EQGeoDB). In prior iterations of NSHM, fault sections were included only if a field-measurement-derived slip rate was estimated along a given fault. By expanding this inclusion criteria, we were able to assess a larger set of faults for use in NSHM23. The USGS Quaternary Fault and Fold Database served as a guide for assessing possible additions to the NSHM23 FSD. Reevaluating available data from published sources yielded an increase of fault sections from ~650 faults in NSHM18 to ~1,000 faults proposed for use in NSHM23. EQGeoDB, a companion dataset linked to NSHM23 FSD, contains geologic slip rate estimates for fault sections included in FSD. Together, these databases serve as common input data used in deformation modeling, earthquake rupture forecasting, and additional downstream uses in NSHM development.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Title | Simplifying complex fault data for systems-level analysis: Earthquake geology inputs for U.S. NSHM 2023 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41597-022-01609-7 |
| Authors | Alexandra Elise Hatem, Camille Marie Collett, Richard W. Briggs, Ryan D. Gold, Stephen J. Angster, Edward H. Field, Peter M. Powers |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Scientific Data |
| Index ID | 70235785 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Earthquake Science Center; Geologic Hazards Science Center |
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