Chaos and Synchronized Chaos in an Earthquake Model
arXiv:cond-mat/9811305 · doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.82.201
Abstract
We show that chaos is present in the symmetric two-block Burridge-Knopoff model for earthquakes. This is in contrast with previous numerical studies, but in agreement with experimental results. In this system, we have found a rich dynamical behavior with an unusual route to chaos. In the three-block system, we see the appearance of synchronized chaos, showing that this concept can have potential applications in the field of seismology.
To appear in Physical Review Letters (13 pages, 6 figures)