Prediction of the 1972 Managua, Nicaragua, Earthquake from Groundwater Changes. Inferred Probability of Earthquakes in the City of Managua, Nicaragua, during the Summer of 1973 (La Hipotetica Probabilidad de Ocurrencia de Temblores en la Ciudad de Managua durante el Verano de 1973),
Abstract
The Managua earthquake of 23 December 1972 was the result of numerous, small-scale fault displacements which occurred mostly within the city of Managua. A coincidence between low rainfall, and its consequent low level of recharge to the Managua aquifer, and earthquakes is shown. The situation described is the reverse of the seismicity that is known to result from the filling of large reservoirs. Thus an intriguing set of relations which has never been examined before is pointed out. For some areas, the approach may be useful for purposes of prediction, as shown in Managua.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0762134
Entities
People
- Carlos Santos