Simulation of Groundwater-Level Behavior in Southeast Region of Korea Induced by 2016 Gyeong-Ju Earthquake Using 2D Hydro-Mechanical Coupled Bonded Particle Modeling

This study examines the hydrogeological response to the 12 September 2016 Gyeong-Ju earthquake (ML 5.8) in the southeastern region of the Korean Peninsula. Using 2D hydro-mechanical coupled bonded particle modeling, we simulated the dynamic fault rupture process to analyze stress redistribution and...

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Main Authors: Hyunjin Cho, Se-Yeong Hamm, Jeoung Seok Yoon, Soo-Gin Kim, Jae-Yeol Cheong
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
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Se-Yeong Hamm
Jeoung Seok Yoon
Soo-Gin Kim
Jae-Yeol Cheong
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description This study examines the hydrogeological response to the 12 September 2016 Gyeong-Ju earthquake (ML 5.8) in the southeastern region of the Korean Peninsula. Using 2D hydro-mechanical coupled bonded particle modeling, we simulated the dynamic fault rupture process to analyze stress redistribution and its impact on pore pressure and groundwater levels (GWLs). The results indicated that compressional areas correlated strongly with pore pressure increases and GWL rises, while extensional areas showed decreases in both. Observations from the groundwater monitoring Well 5 at Gyeong-Ju San-Nae and Well 8 at Gyeong-Ju Cheon-Buk, located approximately 15 km from the earthquake’s epicenter, aligned well with the model’s predictions and interpretation, providing validation for the simulation. These findings highlight the capability of hydro-mechanical models to capture fault-induced hydrological responses and offer valuable insights into the interplay between seismic activity and groundwater systems.
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spelling doaj-art-fb5accea14604ee487a40bbe7f79ea372025-08-20T02:55:31ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172024-12-0114241193910.3390/app142411939Simulation of Groundwater-Level Behavior in Southeast Region of Korea Induced by 2016 Gyeong-Ju Earthquake Using 2D Hydro-Mechanical Coupled Bonded Particle ModelingHyunjin Cho0Se-Yeong Hamm1Jeoung Seok Yoon2Soo-Gin Kim3Jae-Yeol Cheong4Low & Intermediate Level Waste Strategic Team, Korea Radioactive Waste Agency, Gyeongju 38062, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Geological Sciences, Pusan National University, Busan 43241, Republic of KoreaDynaFrax UG Ltd., 14473 Potsdam, GermanySafety Assessment Team, Korea Radioactive Waste Agency, Gyeongju 38062, Republic of KoreaLow & Intermediate Level Waste Strategic Team, Korea Radioactive Waste Agency, Gyeongju 38062, Republic of KoreaThis study examines the hydrogeological response to the 12 September 2016 Gyeong-Ju earthquake (ML 5.8) in the southeastern region of the Korean Peninsula. Using 2D hydro-mechanical coupled bonded particle modeling, we simulated the dynamic fault rupture process to analyze stress redistribution and its impact on pore pressure and groundwater levels (GWLs). The results indicated that compressional areas correlated strongly with pore pressure increases and GWL rises, while extensional areas showed decreases in both. Observations from the groundwater monitoring Well 5 at Gyeong-Ju San-Nae and Well 8 at Gyeong-Ju Cheon-Buk, located approximately 15 km from the earthquake’s epicenter, aligned well with the model’s predictions and interpretation, providing validation for the simulation. These findings highlight the capability of hydro-mechanical models to capture fault-induced hydrological responses and offer valuable insights into the interplay between seismic activity and groundwater systems.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/24/11939Gyeong-Ju earthquakefault dynamic rupturegroundwater leveldiscrete element modeling
spellingShingle Hyunjin Cho
Se-Yeong Hamm
Jeoung Seok Yoon
Soo-Gin Kim
Jae-Yeol Cheong
Simulation of Groundwater-Level Behavior in Southeast Region of Korea Induced by 2016 Gyeong-Ju Earthquake Using 2D Hydro-Mechanical Coupled Bonded Particle Modeling
Applied Sciences
Gyeong-Ju earthquake
fault dynamic rupture
groundwater level
discrete element modeling
title Simulation of Groundwater-Level Behavior in Southeast Region of Korea Induced by 2016 Gyeong-Ju Earthquake Using 2D Hydro-Mechanical Coupled Bonded Particle Modeling
title_full Simulation of Groundwater-Level Behavior in Southeast Region of Korea Induced by 2016 Gyeong-Ju Earthquake Using 2D Hydro-Mechanical Coupled Bonded Particle Modeling
title_fullStr Simulation of Groundwater-Level Behavior in Southeast Region of Korea Induced by 2016 Gyeong-Ju Earthquake Using 2D Hydro-Mechanical Coupled Bonded Particle Modeling
title_full_unstemmed Simulation of Groundwater-Level Behavior in Southeast Region of Korea Induced by 2016 Gyeong-Ju Earthquake Using 2D Hydro-Mechanical Coupled Bonded Particle Modeling
title_short Simulation of Groundwater-Level Behavior in Southeast Region of Korea Induced by 2016 Gyeong-Ju Earthquake Using 2D Hydro-Mechanical Coupled Bonded Particle Modeling
title_sort simulation of groundwater level behavior in southeast region of korea induced by 2016 gyeong ju earthquake using 2d hydro mechanical coupled bonded particle modeling
topic Gyeong-Ju earthquake
fault dynamic rupture
groundwater level
discrete element modeling
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/24/11939
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