Abstract

Many theories have been put forward to explain earthquakes, which are natural events. Some of these theories have been accepted, and some have not been accepted at all. All these earthquake models are based on the seismic wave propagation theory. Seismic waves occur because of ruptures, fragmentations, dispersions and sliding of some layers on each other in the earth and the classical spread of these waves. All calculations are based on classical physics laws. It is based specifically on elasticity and wave propagation theories. In this article, the theory that we have given is proposed according to the laws of Quantum Mechanics. The Earth is considered as a radioactive atomic nucleus that emits energy (quantum of energy). Energy radiation (such as alpha, beta, gamma, neutrino, and similar radiations) is considered as a particle. It is based on the wave passing through the potential barrier by tunnelling. Therefore, the calculation of earthquake parameters does not depend on any statistical model. In this proposed new earthquake model, magnitude of the earthquake, its energy that may be released when the earthquake will occur, the depth of the earthquake from the earth surface, and in which regions it may occur on earth can be predicted in advance. In addition, the half-lives of earthquakes can be easily calculated. This will enable people to take precautions in advance. It appears that quantum mechanics can also be applied to macroscopic physical phenomena.

Keywords

earthquake theory, underground faults, vibrations underground, earthquake intensity, earthquake time, earthquake depth, earthquake parameters