The 2009 L'Aquila earthquake (central Italy): A source mechanism and implications for seismic hazard

We use InSAR and body-wave seismology to determine independent source parameters for the 6th April 2009 Mw 6.3 L'Aquila earthquake and confirm that the earthquake ruptured a SW-dipping normal fault with ∼0.6-0.8 m slip. The causative Paganica fault had been neglected relative to other nearby ra...

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Main Authors: Walters, R, Elliott, J, D'Agostino, N, England, P, Hunstad, I, Jackson, J, Parsons, B, Phillips, R, Roberts, G
Format: Journal article
Published: 2009