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.