Earthquake Downdip Rupture Width
The downdip rupture width is the average width of a rupture surface measured in the downdip direction.
The downdip rupture width is proportional to ten to the power of 0.32 times the seismic moment magnitude.
Formula
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| symbol | description | physical quantity |
|---|---|---|
| RW | downdip rupture width | "Width" |
| Mw | seismic moment magnitude | "Unitless" |
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