Collaborative Research: Simultaneous Imaging of the Megathrust and Volcanic Systems in the Aleutian Islands Using Hybrid Mini Seismic Arrays

阿拉斯加-阿留申俯冲带是世界上地震和火山活动最活跃的地区之一。巨型逆冲断层经历了大的破坏性快（正常）地震，慢地震和相关的构造震颤，揭示了广泛的滑动行为。火山显示出复杂的地震活动，从火山震颤到深长周期（DLP）事件。这些构造和火山自然系统中的许多仍然相对未被探索，因为具有挑战性的后勤工作导致仪器不佳。我们建议在乌纳拉斯卡和阿库坦群岛安装4个混合小型地震台阵和6个独立地震台，以捕捉这种丰富多样的地震活动，包括构造和火山，并以高分辨率成像地球结构。该实验的设计使其能够同时对多个源进行成像，从而同时照亮巨型逆冲断层和火山系统。在这种具有挑战性的环境中，与具有类似数量的站的传统网络式部署相比，小型阵列的部署在逻辑上是方便的，从而以相对较低的成本最大化科学增益。这项研究将是我们理解阿拉斯加-阿留申俯冲复合体中复杂的火山和构造系统及其相互作用的重要一步。这种相互交织的自然系统将通过结合新的阵列技术与增强的传统地震网络的图像多个源进行调查。这项研究将研究该地区广泛的断层滑动动力学，火山管道系统和地球结构。这不仅将丰富我们对这一地区俯冲系统的认识，而且还可能被推断到其他地区，如卡斯卡迪亚，不是那么富有地震。阿拉斯加-阿留申俯冲带在仪器历史上见证了一些大的破坏性地震。Unalaska-Akutan地区位于1957年M8.6大推力断裂带的东部边缘附近。拟议的研究将有助于更好地了解俯冲断层的动力学，因此有助于地震危险性分析。此外，阿库坦和马库欣是美国最频繁的活火山之一，被定义为？非常高的威胁。它们都对附近的人口中心构成威胁。这项研究将帮助我们了解火山管道系统，从而改善对火山现象的监测。此外，该项目将有助于促进早期职业教师，博士后研究人员和研究生的职业生涯，并促进教育和政府机构之间的合作。

The Alaska-Aleutian subduction zone is one of the most active areas in the world, in terms of its seismic and volcanic activity. The megathrust experiences large damaging fast (normal) earthquakes, slow earthquakes and associated tectonic tremor revealing a wide spectrum of slip behavior. The volcanoes show a complex blend of seismicity, from volcanic tremor to deep long-period (DLP) events. Many of these tectonic and volcanic natural systems remain relatively unexplored because of the challenging logistics leading to poor instrumentation. We propose to install 4 hybrid mini seismic arrays and 6 stand-alone seismic stations on Unalaska and Akutan Islands, to capture this rich variety of seismic activity, both tectonic and volcanic, and image earth structure in high resolution. The experiment is designed such that it simultaneously images multiple sources, thereby illuminating both megathrust and volcanic systems at the same time. Deployment of mini arrays is logistically convenient in this challenging environment compared to conventional network-style deployments with similar number of stations maximizing scientific gain with relatively low cost. This study will be an important step forward in our understanding of the complex volcanic and tectonic systems and their interplay in Alaska-Aleutian subduction complex. This intertwined natural system will be investigated by combining novel array techniques to image multiple sources with an augmented conventional seismic network. This study will examine a wide spectrum of fault slip dynamics, volcanic plumbing system and earth structure in this area. It will not only enrich our knowledge of the subduction system in this area but also might be extrapolated to other areas like Cascadia that are not so productive seismically.The Alaska-Aleutian subduction zone has witnessed a number of large damaging earthquakes in instrumental history. The Unalaska-Akutan area is located near the eastern edge of the 1957 M8.6 megathrust rupture zone. The proposed study will help better understand the dynamics of the subduction fault, and therefore aid in seismic hazard analyses. In addition, Akutan and Makushin are among the most frequently active volcanoes in the United States and are defined as ?very high threat?. They both pose threat to nearby population centers. This study will help us image and understand the volcanic plumbing systems leading to improved monitoring of precursory phenomena. Moreover, this project will help advance the career of an early-career faculty member, post doctoral researchers, and graduate students, and foster collaboration between educational and government institutions.