multi-segment

[HohXil-Dong]

Dear Author
Can the latest version of the software be used to set up multi-fault inversion? As we all know, the orientation of continental strike-slip earthquake faults varies significantly.

[hvasbath]

Hi @HohXil-Dong ! Yes the code can be used for that see for example these two papers.
Aqaba1995 EQ
Maduo 2021 EQ

Would your case be similar?
Then please see the n_sources parameter in beat init --help
The workflow would be you run a geometry inversion on your segments determining the general fault geometric parameters. Then you could setup a finite-fault-inversion on the fault geometries based on those results. You could also skip the first and go right away to the finite-fault-inversion but I really do not recommend it sincce the chances are high you are introducing a significant bias with that.

[HohXil-Dong]

@hvasbath
Thank you for your insightful suggestions! Regarding the fault geometry you mentioned, I’ve now incorporated both geodetic data and the aftershock catalog to constrain the model. The next step will be to perform a Bayesian finite-fault inversion to further refine the results. I truly appreciate your guidance!

[hvasbath]

I am happy it is helpful for you @HohXil-Dong ! DId you get your finite fault inversion running?