Modelling of the horizontal strains and stresses of the Earth-crust according to the data of geodetic measurements

Abstract

The study was carried out by applying the Hooke's physical law - to describe the relationship of the horizontal strains and geodynamic stresses of the Earth-crust. Experimental studies were carried out in the territory of the geodynamic polygon of the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant. New data of geodynamic stress changes that are significantly related with the tectonic structure of the territory were obtained. After the analysis and generalization of results obtained, the change of tectonic stresses in the surroundings of the geodynamic ground of the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant and its connections with tectonic structure were determined. The conclusion is drawn that Hooke 's law, by describing the relations between horizontal strains of the Earth-crust and geodynamic stresses, may be used practically and applied for estimating the regularities of the geodynamic stress change.