Special Issue on Paleoseismology (Historical Earthquakes)

Introduction

This special issue highlights the advancements in paleoseismology, a field dedicated to understanding the characteristics and occurrence patterns of ancient earthquakes. With the integration of technologies such as remote sensing, quaternary dating techniques and paleoseismic trenching, researchers have made strides in reconstructing seismic histories. Notably, these developments enable a clearer connection between historical seismic events and their impacts on human societies, particularly in regions prone to earthquakes.

The findings presented in this issue underscore the importance of assessing future earthquake risks and informing disaster preparedness strategies. The research reflects the collaborative efforts of scholars worldwide, particularly in the context of China’s diverse active fault zones.

By examining the historical relationship between seismic activity and human development, this special issue presents insights that enhance our understanding of the long-term implications of earthquakes. We believe these studies play a crucial role in fostering resilience and safety in earthquake-prone regions, benefiting both scientific knowledge and community preparedness.

Topics covered

This special issue welcomes original research papers, review articles and short commentaries on the following themes:

• Mechanisms and dynamic analyses of paleoseismic events
• Identification and analytical methods of paleoseismic records and their applications in model construction
• Periodicity and frequency analysis of significant strong earthquakes
• Relationships between paleoseismic event sequences and active faulting
• Impacts of historical earthquakes on paleoclimate and paleoenvironment
• Reassessment of documented disaster chains from historical strong earthquakes and their implications for modern society
• Applications of paleoseismic research findings in seismic hazard assessment and risk evaluation
• Interdisciplinary perspectives in paleoseismology: Integrating paleoseismology, geography, archaeology, and history

Important Deadlines

• Submission deadline: June 30, 2025

Submission Instructions

Please read the [Guide for Authors – Guide for Authors | Earthquake Research Advances (keaipublishing.com)] before submitting. All articles should be [submitted online – Editorial Manager®], please select [VSI-Paleoseismology (Historical Earthquakes)] on submission.

Guest Editors

Ren Zhikun
Institute of Geology, China Earthquake Administration, China
Email: rzk@ies.ac.cn

Shi Xuhua
Zhejiang University, China
Email: shixuhua@zju.edu.cn

Xu Yueren
Institute of Earthquake Forecasting, China Earthquake Administration, China
Email: xuyr@ief.ac.cn

Shao Yanxiu
Tianjin University, China
Email: shaoyx@tju.edu.cn