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Multivariate Statistical and Multiproxy Constraints on Earthquake-Triggered Sediment Remobilization Processes in the
T Schwestermann1, J Huang1, J Konzett2
1Institute of Geology University of Innsbruck Innsbruck Austria.
Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems : G(3)
|July 28, 2020
Summary
Earthquakes remobilize shallow sediments, initiating deeper flows in the Japan Trench. This study introduces a new statistical method to analyze turbidites for improved paleoseismology records.
Area of Science:
- Marine Geology
- Paleoseismology
- Geochemistry
Background:
- Subaqueous earthquake impacts are crucial for long-term paleoseismology.
- Turbidites are key event deposits for correlating past seismic activity.
- Detailed sediment fingerprints are needed to understand earthquake-induced remobilization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a multivariate statistical approach for correlating earthquake-induced event deposits.
- To enhance understanding of sediment source and remobilization processes in the Japan Trench.
- To assess the completeness of the turbidite paleoseismic record.
Main Methods:
- Multivariate statistical analysis of X-ray fluorescence core scanning, magnetic susceptibility, and wet bulk density data.
- Petrographic heavy grain analysis of turbidites.
- Novel erosion modeling combined with radiocarbon dating.
Main Results:
- A new statistical method successfully confirmed and enhanced visual and lithostratigraphic correlations of turbidites across basins.
- Surficial sediment remobilization is identified as a primary process initiating deeper downslope movement during earthquakes.
- Shallow-buried tephra can significantly influence sediment remobilization and deposit characteristics.
Conclusions:
- The developed statistical approach improves the reliability of paleoseismic event correlation.
- Understanding surficial sediment remobilization is key to interpreting earthquake impacts in hadal trenches.
- Findings contribute to assessing the completeness and accuracy of paleoseismic records.
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