Research Fellow (Specially Appointed)
Master of Science
NORIMATSU Kimie
Organization
Research Division
- Risk Evaluation and Disaster Mitigation Research Division
- Disaster Humanities and Social Science Division
- Disaster Medical Science Division
- Practical Research and Collaboration Division
- Endowed Research Division
- Joint Research Division
- Co-creation Center for Disaster Resilience
- Global Centre for Disaster Statistics
- Kesennuma Satellite Office
- Public Relations Office
- Administration Office
- Research Subject(s)
- We are working to improve methods for predicting strong ground motion, focusing primarily on areas near faults. The study focuses on methods for establishing fault models with a primary emphasis on the application of geological and topographical data, as well as on the consideration of uncertainty and diversity.
- Key Words
- Seismology / Strong ground motion / Earthquake hazard assessment
- Research Activities
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The setting of the source-fault model is important as it directly influences the simulation of strong ground motion and tsunamis, and consequently affects the predicted damage, as well as the associated disaster prevention policies and measures. In practice, this provides fundamental information on the earthquakes that should be assumed, and it is essential to reduce underestimation and improve the clarity of the information provided. We are conducting studies to propose methods for processing simulation results that encompass multiple possibilities and a range of variations by incorporating uncertainty and variability into the configuration of the source fault model. We aim to contribute to future disaster prevention efforts by reducing the underestimation of assumed earthquake risks.
- Selected Memberships
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- The Seismological Society of Japan