Active tectonics of the east Alborz mountains, NE Iran: Rupture of the left-lateral Astaneh fault system during the great 856 AD Qumis earthquake

The 856 A.D. Qumis earthquake (M7.9) is the most destructive earthquake to have occurred in Iran, killing more than 200,000 people and destroying the cities of Damghan and the old Parthian capital of Shahr-i Qumis (Hecatompylos). This study combines evidence of historical seismicity with observation...

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Autors principals: Hollingsworth, J, Nazari, H, Ritz, J, Salamati, R, Talebian, M, Bahroudi, A, Walker, RT, Rizza, M, Jackson, J
Format: Journal article
Idioma:English
Publicat: 2010

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