Induced seismicity in the Groningen gas field – arrest of ruptures by fault plane irregularities

Autor:	H. M. Wentinck, M. Kortekaas
Jazyk:	angličtina
Rok vydání:	2023
Předmět:	Groningen gas field induced seismicity rupture arrest dynamic rupture simulation fault plane irregularities Engineering geology. Rock mechanics. Soil mechanics. Underground construction TA703-712 Geology QE1-996.5
Zdroj:	Netherlands Journal of Geosciences, Vol 102 (2023)
Druh dokumentu:	article
ISSN:	0016-7746 1573-9708
DOI:	10.1017/njg.2023.9
Popis:	From dynamic rupture simulations, we reveal under which conditions a rupture in the Groningen gas field stops along fault dip or along fault strike after it starts on a fault in the reservoir. The simulations focus on the capabilities of fault plane irregularities to arrest ruptures. Such irregularities can be recognised in sandstone outcrops. Fault planes in the Groningen field, extracted from the 3D seismic data by seismic attribute extraction methods, show similar irregularities. A detailed surface of a major fault plane in the field indicates that steps and jogs of tenths of metres are possible. Although these irregularities are close to seismic resolution and could be partially artificial, we investigated their effect on rupture arrest.
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