This research paper investigates the potential for high-magnitude earthquakes in the Guerrero seismic gap (GSG) of Mexico's subduction zone. By analyzing sediment cores along the Guerrero coast, the authors present evidence of large tsunamis over the past 2000 years, suggesting a history of significant earthquakes. Numerical modeling supports these findings, indicating a magnitude >8 event around the year 1300 AD. This study highlights the importance of using long-term geological evidence to assess earthquake and tsunami hazards in subduction zones.
Publisher
Communications Earth & Environment
Published On
Apr 12, 2024
Authors
María Teresa Ramírez-Herrera, Néstor Corona, Jan Černý, Krzysztof Gaidzik, Daisuke Sugawara, Steven L. Forman, María Luisa Machain-Castillo, Avto Gogichaishvili
Tags
earthquakes
Guerrero seismic gap
tsunamis
sediment cores
geological evidence
numerical modeling
subduction zones
Related Publications
Explore these studies to deepen your understanding of the subject.
