Collaborative Proposal: Postseismic deformation of the Izmit-Duzce, Turkey earthquake sequence: implications for the mechanics of the earthquake cycle and rheology of the continent

这项拟议的研究将对大陆主要走滑断层的地震周期性质提供一组重要的观测，对地震力学有直接影响，估计地震重复时间，地壳和上地幔作为应力状态的函数的流变性，以及地震过程和区域构造之间的相互作用。广泛的影响：该案例研究提供了有关大陆走滑断层的一般机制的信息，包括圣安德烈亚斯断层，伊斯坦布尔地区的地震和海啸灾害，以及国际科学合作的机会。

The proposed research will provide an important set of observations on the natureof the earthquake cycle for a major continental strike-slip fault with direct implications for earthquakemechanics, estimating earthquake repeat times, crust and upper mantle rheology as a function of the stateof stress, and interaction between earthquake processes and regional tectonics.Broader Implications: This case study provides information on the mechanics of continental strike-slipfaults in general, including the San Andreas Fault, earthquake and tsunami hazards in the greaterIstanbul area, and opportunities for international scientific collaboration.