Authors :
Anscaire MUKANGE BESA; ZANA NDOTONI
Volume/Issue :
Volume 6 - 2021, Issue 7 - July
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Abstract :
Generally, the characterization of a seismic
zone is based on the calculation of several parameters
including, the b-value, the maximum magnitude, the
seismic moment, the frequency of the earthquakes, the
recurrence period, the energy released, etc. The objective
pursued during this research is to find a way to bring
together or group together all these parameters within a
single quantity called "unified scale of characterization".
To do this, our work collected the seismic data of
events in the DRC and surroundings with geographical
coordinates of 10°E-35°E of longitude and 14°S-6°N of
latitude, covering the period from 1910 to 2013. The
unification of the parameters, passing through the notion
of "seismic species" led to the design of the Unified Scale
subdivided into two parts:
The first part consists of the scale linked to the
assessment of the seismic hazard. It is noted X123456789.
The second part, noted X(123)(456), relates to the
assessment of the vulnerability factor of the area; it is
subdivided into two parts: X(123) and X(456). X is an
environment-related deform factor. It indicates
whether or not there is a volcano, nuclear power
plant, lake (ocean), or a combination of these in the
area.). the final vulnerability scale will be the product
of I(123) and X(456): X(123).(456) = I(123) .X(456) to which a
final numerical value will correspond for each zone.
X and the indices create degeneration, because they
can take the values according to the characteristics of
the targeted parameters.
The design of this scale offers several advantages
for the characterization of a seismic zone; it allows in
particular:
A better description of the seismic activity (and
geodynamics) of an area over time, thanks to the
invention of a device called an acti-seismometer,
A better assessment of the seismic hazard and the
vulnerability factor and, therefore, of the seismic risk,
Better characterization of the internal structure of an
area (seismic tomography).
Used judiciously, this model would make it possible
to characterize the seismic activity on our planet for
better monitoring, with the possibility of its use for
geological prospecting. An improved so-called
"quantum" model will soon see the day when it will be a
question of representing a seismic zone as an atom and
the invention of the Periodic Table called "geo-seismic".
We invite you to read our article entitled "application of
the unified scale to characterize the seismic activity of
the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its
surroundings (Comparative study to the Africa,
Indonesia and Pacific Coast zones of Central America)”
(Mukange, 2021b).
Keywords :
Unified Scale, Characterization, Seismic Species, Seismic Coordinates, Seismic Level, Modulus, ActiSeismometer, RDC
Generally, the characterization of a seismic
zone is based on the calculation of several parameters
including, the b-value, the maximum magnitude, the
seismic moment, the frequency of the earthquakes, the
recurrence period, the energy released, etc. The objective
pursued during this research is to find a way to bring
together or group together all these parameters within a
single quantity called "unified scale of characterization".
To do this, our work collected the seismic data of
events in the DRC and surroundings with geographical
coordinates of 10°E-35°E of longitude and 14°S-6°N of
latitude, covering the period from 1910 to 2013. The
unification of the parameters, passing through the notion
of "seismic species" led to the design of the Unified Scale
subdivided into two parts:
The first part consists of the scale linked to the
assessment of the seismic hazard. It is noted X123456789.
The second part, noted X(123)(456), relates to the
assessment of the vulnerability factor of the area; it is
subdivided into two parts: X(123) and X(456). X is an
environment-related deform factor. It indicates
whether or not there is a volcano, nuclear power
plant, lake (ocean), or a combination of these in the
area.). the final vulnerability scale will be the product
of I(123) and X(456): X(123).(456) = I(123) .X(456) to which a
final numerical value will correspond for each zone.
X and the indices create degeneration, because they
can take the values according to the characteristics of
the targeted parameters.
The design of this scale offers several advantages
for the characterization of a seismic zone; it allows in
particular:
A better description of the seismic activity (and
geodynamics) of an area over time, thanks to the
invention of a device called an acti-seismometer,
A better assessment of the seismic hazard and the
vulnerability factor and, therefore, of the seismic risk,
Better characterization of the internal structure of an
area (seismic tomography).
Used judiciously, this model would make it possible
to characterize the seismic activity on our planet for
better monitoring, with the possibility of its use for
geological prospecting. An improved so-called
"quantum" model will soon see the day when it will be a
question of representing a seismic zone as an atom and
the invention of the Periodic Table called "geo-seismic".
We invite you to read our article entitled "application of
the unified scale to characterize the seismic activity of
the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its
surroundings (Comparative study to the Africa,
Indonesia and Pacific Coast zones of Central America)”
(Mukange, 2021b).
Keywords :
Unified Scale, Characterization, Seismic Species, Seismic Coordinates, Seismic Level, Modulus, ActiSeismometer, RDC
