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  • Seismology
  • Earthquake Science

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  • Earthquake forecasting and risk assessment are crucial for mitigating losses, yet remain challenging due to earthquake complexity.
  • The b-value is explored for its correlation with effective stress, potentially indicating seismic precursors.
  • Accurate b-value estimation is vital, as biased results can lead to incorrect conclusions in seismic analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of spatiotemporal b-value estimation methods and statistical significance tests.
  • To assess the utility of b-value analysis in natural and induced seismicity.
  • To highlight the importance of rigorous estimation for reliable earthquake prediction.

Main Methods:

  • Review of various spatiotemporal b-value estimation techniques.
  • Application of statistical significance tests to b-value estimations.
  • Pilot analysis of b-value in natural earthquakes and induced seismicity datasets.

Main Results:

  • Spatiotemporal b-value estimation methods and statistical tests were comprehensively reviewed.
  • A pilot analysis confirmed the validity of b-value analysis in seismic events.
  • The study underscores the need for rigorous estimation to avoid misleading interpretations.

Conclusions:

  • Robust interpretation of predictive b-values requires rigorous estimation methods.
  • Advanced estimation methodologies and expanded monitoring datasets will enhance b-value analysis utility.
  • Improved b-value analysis is key for advancing seismic research and hazard assessment.