A Quaternary fault database for central Asia

Earthquakes represent the highest risk in terms of potential loss of lives and economic damage for central Asian countries. Knowledge of fault location and behavior is essential in calculating and mapping seismic hazard. Previous efforts in compiling fault information for central Asia have generated...

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Main Authors: S. Mohadjer, T. A. Ehlers, R. Bendick, K. Stübner, T. Strube
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2016-02-01
Series:Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/16/529/2016/nhess-16-529-2016.pdf