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Earthquake Observation and Strong Motion Seismology in Japan from 1975 to 2005
Kazuki Koketsu and Hiroe Miyake
Earthquake Research Institute, University of Tokyo, 1-1-1 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0032, Japan
Received:November 10, 2006Accepted:November 20, 2006Published:December 1, 2006
Keywords:earthquake observation, strong motion seismology, nationwide observation network, earthquake prediction research, seismic hazard map
Abstract
We review earthquake observation and strong motion seismology in Japan over the three decades starting in 1975. Preceding the 1995 Kobe earthquake, earthquake prediction research programs played an important role in earthquake observation research. The devastating damage from this earthquake, however, forced a change in emphasis from empirical shortterm prediction to long-term forecasting of earthquakes and the prediction of strong ground motion. Nationwide observation networks were set up, and progress in strong motion seismology was applied to projects of national seismic hazard maps. The next disastrous earthquake may even force their reexamination in the near future.
Cite this article as:K. Koketsu and H. Miyake, “Earthquake Observation and Strong Motion Seismology in Japan from 1975 to 2005,” J. Disaster Res., Vol.1 No.3, pp. 407-414, 2006.Data files:
