As simple and quick methods for site characterization
the array microtremor survey as well as H/V observation is expected to play an important role in earthquake disaster prevention in China. In order to study the characteristics and applicability of microtremor survey
we have made microtremor observations and analysis over a wide area from the coast to the far inland. The result of field test is shown that the microtremor in Shanghai is much similar to that in Kanto Plane
Japan
inferring a high applicability of array microtremor for deep structure survey in the coast area. However
the energy of long-period microtremors in Xi’an
Lanzhou and Tianshui area are only some thousandth to some percents of that in Shanghai
inferring that further study on instrument and observation method are needed.