A preliminary study on evidence for periodic influences on radon time series from the Manisa Fault Zone (MFZ), Turkey

Radon anomalies have been used for predicting earthquakes since radon is one of the most effective precursors. The radon time series analysis is the crucial phase to demonstrate the relationship between earthquakes and radon anomalies. A major part of the analysis is the characterization of its periodic and non-periodic components. This study aims to reveal the periodic components in the radon time series of the Manisa Fault Zone (MFZ). The results show that atmospheric pressure component S1 has been encountered in the radon time series. It is also found that radon concentrations were quite variable throughout the study period

The exchange of radon gas concentration along Manisa fault

Rocks and soils form the main radon source, a radioactive noble gas. For this reason, radon is the most useful and studied natural gas, providing information about the earth's movement. Faulting and fracturing also play an important role in transporting radon. In this study, radon gas concentrations along the Manisa fault and at stations perpendicular to the fault were monitored monthly for two years using LR-115 type 2 radon detectors. The results showed that radon levels were higher at sites near the fault than at sites farther away