A decomposition of strong ground motion
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5459/bnzsee.27.2.124-128Abstract
The Cedar Hills Nursery strong motion record of the 1987 October 1st Whittier Narrows earthquake can be decomposed into five physically distinct components. These are the usual radial, circumferential and vertical components, plus a 2.84 Hz resonance along 317° N and a 3.27 Hz resonance along 317° N. The significance and possible cause of the resonant parts are discussed.
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