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Article: On the correlation between ionospheric perturbations as detected by subionospheric VLF/LF signals and earthquakes as characterized by seismic intensity
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ABSTRACT: a b s t r a c t The long-term data during seven years from January 2001 to December 2007, as observed by the Pacific VLF/LF network consisting of several Japanese stations and one station in Kamchatka, are extensively utilized to perform a statistical correlation study between the lower ionospheric perturbations as detected by subionospheric propagation and earthquakes (EQs). In this paper, we adopt a physical parameter, the maximum seismicity intensity observed (I) to define the strength of an EQ unlike the previously and conventionally used EQ magnitude and depth, which is a combined effect of EQ magnitude and depth, together with the Earth's surface information and geological condition around the EQ epicenter. After considering EQs only take place on the land because of the use of seismicity and by using the superimposed epoch analysis, it is found for the larger EQs with I from 5 to 7 (we feel serious trembling and we expect serious damage) that the most important VLF/LF parameter, trend (nighttime average amplitude), shows a definite decrease about 10 days before the EQ by exceeding 2s (s: standard deviation) criterion; the dispersion shows a maximum about 10 days before the EQ but not exceeding 2s line and finally the nighttime fluctuation shows an enhancement about 10 days before the EQ (with exceeding the 2s level). A definite statistical correlation is confirmed between the ionospheric perturbations and I when I is strong enough in a range from 5 to 7. Whereas, there is no significant correlation between the two when I is in a range from 3 to 4. Finally, together with the corresponding results for EQs in the sea, but close to the land, these results are discussed in the light of lithosphere–ionosphere coupling mechanism.04/2010; -
Article: A statistical study on the correlation between lower ionospheric perturbations as seen by subionospheric VLF/LF propagation and earthquakes
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ABSTRACT: 1] The subionospheric VLF/LF propagation is extensively used to investigate the lower ionospheric perturbation in possible association with earthquakes. An extensive period of data over 7 yr from January 2001 to December 2007 and a combination of different propagation paths in and around Japan are used to examine the statistical correlation between the VLF/LF propagation anomaly (average nighttime amplitude, dispersion, and nighttime fluctuation) and earthquakes with magnitude >6.0. It is then found that the propagation anomaly exceeding the 2s (standard deviation) criterion indicating the presence of ionospheric perturbation is significantly correlated with earthquakes with shallow depth (<40 km). Finally, the mechanism of seismoionospheric perturbations is discussed. (2010), A statistical study on the correlation between lower ionospheric perturbations as seen by subionospheric VLF/LF propagation and earthquakes, J. Geophys. Res., 115, A09305, doi:10.1029/2009JA015143. -
Article: Anomalies in VLF radio signals related to the seismicity during November–December 2004: A comparison of ground and satellite results
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ABSTRACT: A previous study of the intensity of VLF signals radiated by two ground transmitters located in Germany (f = 16.6 kHz) and France (f = 18.3 kHz) and received on board the French satellite DEMETER, revealed an intensity drop in the time interval November 23–December 12, 2004, probably connected with the occurrence of earthquakes (M = 5.4–5.5) in central Europe. From 2002 a receiver has been operating at Bari (Italy) and the intensity and the phase of the VLF/LF radio signals radiated by GB (f = 16 kHz, United Kingdom), FR (f = 20.9 kHz, France), GE (f = 23.4 kHz, Germany), IC (f = 37.5 kHz, Island) and IT (f = 54 kHz, Sicily, Italy) are being monitored with a 5 s sampling rate. In order to confirm the results obtained by the satellite measurements, both the intensity and the phase data collected by the Bari receiver from October 2004 to January 2005 have been analysed. As concerns the intensity, drops of the GB, FR, GE and IC signals were revealed before the middle of November and a drop of the IT signal appeared before December 10. The geomagnetic activity gives satisfactory justification of the November drops; on the contrary no correspondence stood up with the drop in December and seismic effects can be claimed. As concerns the phase data, at first the wavelet analysis was applied and clear anomalies were revealed on the FR and IC signals at the end of November. These anomalies appear as precursors with respect to all the mentioned seismic activity. Then, the standard deviation of the phase data sets was investigated and a clear drop was revealed on the GE signal on 23–24 November, that is just before one of the previous large earthquakes. So, not only an agreement of the ground results with those obtained by the satellite appears, but also a more precise definition of the connection between the radio anomalies and the earthquakes stands up using the ground data.Physics and Chemistry of the Earth Parts A/B/C 34:456-463. · 1.11 Impact Factor -
Article: Possible seismo-ionosphere perturbations revealed by VLF signals collected on ground and on a satellite
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ABSTRACT: The results of the monitoring of three VLF/LF signals collected in Petropavlovsk station (Kamchatka, Russia) and one VLF signal collected on board of the DEMETER French satellite are presented. Two periods of the seismic activity occurred in the Japan-Kamchatka area during November–December 2004 and July–September 2005 were investigated and the earthquakes with M=6.0 in the Japan-Kamchatka area, located inside one or more of the third Fresnel zones of the three radio paths were considered. The ground data were analysed using residual signal of phase dP or of amplitude dA , defined as the difference between the signal and the average of few quiet days (±5 days) immediately preceding or following the current day. Also the satellite data were processed by a method based on the difference between the real signal and the reference one, but in order to obtain this last signal it was necessary to construct previously a model of the signal distribution over the selected area. The method consists: (a) in averaging all the data available in the considered region over a period characterized by low level seismicity, regardless of the global disturbances, in particular, of the magnetic activity; (b) in computing a polynomial expression for the surface as a function of the longitude and the latitude. The model well describes the real data in condition of their completeness and in absence of magnetic storms or seismic forcing. In the quoted periods of seismic activity clear anomalies both in the ground and in satellite data were revealed. The influence of the geomagnetic activity cannot to be excluded, but the seismic forcing seems more probable. -
Article: Global diagnostics of the ionospheric perturbations related to the seismic activity using the VLF radio signals collected on the DEMETER satellite
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ABSTRACT: The analysis of the VLF signals radiated by ground transmitters and received on board of the French DEMETER satellite, reveals a drop of the signals (scattering spot) connected with the occurrence of large earthquakes. The extension of the "scattering spots" zone is large enough (1000–5000 km) and, probably, it increases with the magnitude of the "relative" earthquake. A possible model to explain the phenomenology, based on the acoustic gravity waves and the ionosphere turbulence, is proposed. The method of diagnostics applied to this study has the advantage to be a global one due to the world wide location of the powerful VLF transmitters and of the satellite reception. However, a specific disadvantage exists because the method requires rather a long time period of analysis due to the large longitudinal displacements among the successive satellite orbits. At the moment, at least, one month seems to be necessary. -
Article: Observation evidences of atmospheric Gravity Waves induced by seismic activity from analysis of subionospheric LF signal spectra
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ABSTRACT: We analyze variations of the LF subionospheric signal amplitude and phase from JJY transmitter in Japan (F=40 kHz) received in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky station during seismically quiet and active periods including also periods of magnetic storms. After 20 s averaging, the frequency range of the analysis is 0.28?15 mHz that corresponds to the period range from 1 to 60 min. Changes in spectra of the LF signal perturbations are found several days before and after three large earthquakes, which happened in November 2004 (M=7.1), August 2005 (M=7.2) and November 2006 (M=8.2) inside the Fresnel zone of the Japan-Kamchatka wavepath. Comparing the perturbed and background spectra we have found the evident increase in spectral range 10?25 min that is in the compliance with theoretical estimations on lithosphere-ionosphere coupling by the Atmospheric Gravity Waves (T>6 min). Similar changes are not found for the periods of magnetic storms. -
Article: Near-seismic effects in ULF fields and seismo-acoustic emission: statistics and explanation
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ABSTRACT: Preseismic intensification of fracturing has been investigated from occurrence analysis of seismo-acoustic pulses (SA foreshocks) and ULF magnetic pulses (ULF foreshocks) observed in Karimshino station in addition to seismic foreshocks. Such analysis is produced for about 40 rather strong and nearby isolated earthquakes during 2 years of recording. It is found that occurrence rate of SA foreshocks increases in the interval (-12, 0 h) before main shock with 3-times exceeding of background level in the interval (-6, -3 h), and occurrence probability of SA foreshocks (pA~75%) is higher than probability of seismic foreshocks (ps~30%) in the same time interval.ULF foreshocks are masked by regular ULF activity at local morning and daytime, nevertheless we have discovered an essential ULF intensity increase in the interval (-3, +1 h) at the frequency range 0.05-0.3 Hz. Estimated occurrence probability of ULF foreshocks is about 40%. After theoretical consideration we conclude: 1) Taking into account the number rate of SA foreshocks, their amplitude and frequency range, they emit due to opening of fractures with size of L =70-200 m ( M =1-2); 2) The electro-kinetic effect is the most promising mechanism of ULF foreshocks, but it is efficient only if two special conditions are fulfilled: a) origin of fractures near fluid-saturated places or liquid reservoirs (aquifers); b) appearance of open porosity or initiation of percolation instability; 3) Both SA and ULF magnetic field pulses are related to near-distant fractures ( r <20-30 km); 4) Taking into account number rate and activation period of seismic, SA and ULF foreshocks, it is rather probable that opening of fractures and rupture of fluid reservoirs occur in the large preparation area with horizontal size about 100-200km. -
Article: Ionospheric perturbations related to the Miyagi-oki earthquake on 16 August 2005, as seen from Japanese VLF/LF subionospheric propagation network
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ABSTRACT: A case study has been performed on the lower ionospheric perturbations as seen from the Japanese subionospheric VLF (very low frequency, 3–30 kHz) /LF (low frequency, 30–300 kHz) propagation network for a recent powerful earthquake, i.e., the Miyagi-oki earthquake on 16 August 2005 (magnitude 7.2, and depth 36 km). Different propagation paths were examined and the two paths from a transmitter with call sign of JJY (f = 40 kHz, in Fukushima prefecture) to both receiving stations of Kamachatka, Russia and Moshiri, Hokkaido, exhibit clear signatures of ionospheric perturbations a few days before and a few days after the earthquake. We have detected a clear nighttime amplitude decrease and an enhancement in nighttime fluctuation, both exceeding the corresponding three standard deviations from the mean. We discuss other seismogenic phenomena in order to study the lithosphere–ionosphere coupling.Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C. -
Article: Decrease in the electric intensity of VLF/LF radio signals and possible connections
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ABSTRACT: In February 2002, a receiver was put into operation at the Department of Physics of Bari University (Southern Italy) to record VLF-LF radio signals. The intensity and the phase of the signals transmitted by GB ( f =16 kHz, United Kingdom), FR ( f =20.9 kHz, France), GE ( f =23.4 kHz, Germany), IC ( f =37.5 kHz, Island) and IT ( f =54 kHz, Sicily, Italy) has been monitored with a 5 s sampling rate. The intensity raw data averaged over 10 min, from February 2002 to April 2006, have been analysed. Several decreases of the electric field intensity of the radio signals with a duration of some days were revealed, generally occurring in not concomitant periods. The GE signal decreases systematically in winter and summer each year and so, it could be supposed that such decreases are related to the transmitter. On the contrary, all the other decreases pointed out are sporadic and the previous justification does not seem realistic. On the time occurrence of these decreases, the geomagnetic activity, the meteorological conditions in the receiver area and the regional seismic activity were investigated. The main result is that, generally, a pre or post seismic effect seems to give the most convincing justification. The effect seems to appear for earthquakes with magnitude M ?4.3, when the epicentres are within the third Fresnel zone of the radio signals or near enough to some radio path.
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Russian Academy of Sciences
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