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Site classification and correlation study of HVSR curve with seismic and aquifer parameters of strong-motion sites in Uttarakhand, India

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Earthquakes are an inevitable event, and the frequency of them is increasing in recent years. Various countries carry out seismic microzonation and specific site studies in order to reduce the possible future effects of earthquakes. For doing so, subsurface information is needed, but seismic site classifications given by many researchers did not include such information. So in this study, subsurface information like sediment thickness obtained from boreholes of Uttarakhand was used for seismic site classification. Also, various correlation studies were conducted between parameters of horizontal to vertical spectral ratio (HVSR) curve, seismic parameters, and aquifer parameters. Some of the correlation studies have been carried out for the first time like resonance frequency with water table depth and for amplitude with aquifer depth. In total, all these correlation studies provide a basis for future studies in the Uttarakhand region.

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We would like to thank the vice-chancellor and director from the School of Fishery Environment, Dr. Subash Chandran, and director from School of Ocean Science and Technology, Prof. Suresh Kumar, KUFOS, for their constant encouragement. This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.

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  1. Department of Disaster management, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Panangad, Kochi, India

    Janarthana Boobalan Anthiraikili

  2. Department of Marine Geology and Geophysics, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, India

    Honey Hari Das

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Anthiraikili, J.B., Das, H.H. Site classification and correlation study of HVSR curve with seismic and aquifer parameters of strong-motion sites in Uttarakhand, India. Arab J Geosci 14, 1553 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-021-08046-7

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