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Short‐ and long‐term effects of GPS measured crustal deformation rates along the south central Andes

Khazaradze, Giorgi, Klotz, Jürgen·2003·Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth

Abstract

In this study we present the contemporary crustal deformation field along the central and southern Andes (17–42°S) estimated from four Global Positioning System (GPS) campaigns conducted in 1994–1997. We find that the majority of the observed crustal deformation field is relatively homogenous: roughly parallel to the plate convergence direction with decreasing velocities away from the trench. We attribute this type of deformation pattern to the interseismic phase of an earthquake deformation cycle caused by 100% locking of the thrust interface between the subducting Nazca and the overriding South American plates. We have also detected a strong postseismic deformation signal in the vicinity of the 1995 Mw8.0 Antofagasta (22–26°S) and 1960 Mw9.5 Chile (38–43°S) earthquakes. This type of deformation can be described as short‐term in nature compared to geological timescales. The above conclusions are based on the results of the three‐dimensional (3‐D) Andean Elastic Dislocation Model (AEDM). By subtracting the AEDM‐predicted deformation rates from the observations we obtained a residual velocity field that highlights the postseismic as well as more long‐term deformation effects. For example, we find strong evidence for the continuing crustal shortening across the back arc, reaching its maximum (4 mm/yr) in the very north of our study area. In addition, between latitudes 29°S and 34°S, there is an indication of E‐W oriented extension within the forearc, in accordance with the recent geologic findings for the N‐S oriented normal faulting.

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Authors
Khazaradze, G., & Klotz, J.
Affiliations
GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences (DE)
Venue
Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth
Published
2003-06
Volume
108
Issue
B6
ISSN
0148-0227 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2114259667
Cited by
147
References
54
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FWCI
7.26
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
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  • Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres (publishedVersion)
  • Dipòsit Digital de la Universitat de Barcelona (Universitat de Barcelona) (submittedVersion, public-domain)
  • Publication Database GFZ (GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Earth and Planetary Sciences › Geophysics › earthquake and tectonic studies
  • Physical Sciences › Earth and Planetary Sciences › Geophysics › Geological and Tectonic Studies in Latin America
  • Physical Sciences › Earth and Planetary Sciences › Geophysics › Geological and Geophysical Studies Worldwide
Keywords
crustal deformation rates, GPS velocity field, Andes, interseismic deformation, postseismic deformation, 1960 Chile earthquake, forearc extension, normal faulting, plate convergence

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