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Geomorphological Controls on the Distribution of Liquefaction in Blenheim, New Zealand, during the 2016 Mw7.8 Kaikōura Earthquake
The moment magnitude (Mw) 7.8 Kaikōura, New Zealand, earthquake triggered relatively few cases of liquefaction and related phenomena (e.g., lateral spreading) despite the large magnitude of the event. Cases of severe liquefaction manifestation were confined to localized areas proximal to waterways near the township of Blenheim, in the north-eastern corner of the South Island of New Zealand. The occurrence and non-occurrence of liquefaction within the wider Blenheim area is shown to closely correspond with fluvial geomorphology and associated depositional setting of the sediments. Herein, the distribution of liquefaction within the region is detailed in the context of the geomorphological influences and sedimentologic controls. This work highlights the influence of geomorphic variability on the occurrence of liquefaction, with the aim of improving the assessment of liquefaction hazards for future events worldwide.
Geomorphological Controls on the Distribution of Liquefaction in Blenheim, New Zealand, during the 2016 Mw7.8 Kaikōura Earthquake
The moment magnitude (Mw) 7.8 Kaikōura, New Zealand, earthquake triggered relatively few cases of liquefaction and related phenomena (e.g., lateral spreading) despite the large magnitude of the event. Cases of severe liquefaction manifestation were confined to localized areas proximal to waterways near the township of Blenheim, in the north-eastern corner of the South Island of New Zealand. The occurrence and non-occurrence of liquefaction within the wider Blenheim area is shown to closely correspond with fluvial geomorphology and associated depositional setting of the sediments. Herein, the distribution of liquefaction within the region is detailed in the context of the geomorphological influences and sedimentologic controls. This work highlights the influence of geomorphic variability on the occurrence of liquefaction, with the aim of improving the assessment of liquefaction hazards for future events worldwide.
Geomorphological Controls on the Distribution of Liquefaction in Blenheim, New Zealand, during the 2016 Mw7.8 Kaikōura Earthquake
Bastin, Sarah (author) / Stringer, Mark E. (author) / Green, Russell A. (author) / Wotherspoon, Liam (author) / van Ballegooy, Sjoerd (author) / Cox, Brady R. (author) / Osuchowski, Alex (author)
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics V ; 2018 ; Austin, Texas
2018-06-07
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
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