Spectroscopy and Spectral Analysis, Volume. 33, Issue 1, 1(2013)

Examination of Element Concentrations in Groundwater by ICP-MS for Monitoring of Pre-Earthquake Activities

Mehmet Yaman1、* and Ahmet Sasmaz2
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  • 1Firat University, Sciences Faculty, Department of Chemistry, Elazig, Turkey
  • 2Firat University, Engineering Faculty, Department of Geology, Elazig, Turkey
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    This study presents the results of hydrogeochemical studies carried out in Zeytun thermal springs in Kahramanmaras, located South Middle Anatolia-Turkey. More than 90 thermal water samples were collected on a regular basis from 2006 to 2008 to measure element concentrations as a monitor of earthquake precursors. Water samples were analyzed using ICP-MS. The observed B, Ba, Br and Ge concentrations for 16 months are in ranges of 79~422, 103~167, 28~93 and 0.3~1.2 μg·L-1, respectively. Chloride concentrations for these periods are in range of 7~21 mg·L-1. The data identify some element anomalies before earthquakes. These anomalies are characterized by decreases up to 158% in Ba and Cl concentrations. The occurrence of these anomalies can be attributed to stress/strain induced pressure changes in the subsurface water systems. It can be suggested that the thermal springs in the fault line area are ideal sites for precursors of earthquakes.

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    Paper Information

    Received: Jul. 2, 2012

    Accepted: --

    Published Online: Feb. 4, 2013

    The Author Email: Yaman Mehmet (myaman@firat.edu.trIntroduction)

    DOI:10.3964/j.issn.1000-0593(2013)01-0001-06

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