Seismic observation networks can simultaneously capture and record seismic signals generated by surface movement of geodisasters during their formation and evolution processes with high spatiotemporal resolution.Through the interdisciplinary integration of seismology and goe-disaster studies,an entirely new research direction—GeoDisaster Seismology—begins to take shape.GeoDisaster Seismology reveals the focal mechanisms of seismic signals,analyzes the propagation models of seismic signals,identifies goedisaster types,locates geodisaster occurrence sites,explains the mechanisms of geodisaster occurrence,and inverts key dynamic parameters of geodisasters.It provides crucial theoretical and technical support for rapid acquisition and assessment of sudden geodisaster situations,geodisaster monitoring and early warning,validation of geodisaster dynamics models,and assessment of geodisaster risks.This paper preliminarily proposes the concept of GeoDisaster Seismology,elaborates on its scientific connotations and summarizes research progress as well as future development directions.It offers new perspectives for the enrichment and development of GeoDisaster Seismology.
GeoDisaster Seismologygeological disasterseismic signalresearch progressdevelopment direction