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A New Viewpoint for Seismotectonic Zoning

Reza Derakhshani and Seyed Saeed Eslami

Abstract

Problem statement: Seismotectonic zoning has always been used to get access to intracontinental seismic deformation whereas zoning is not enough reliable in regard with small-scale studies. Approach: This research presents a theoretical model on the basis of plate tectonic theory to introduce a new approach to conduct zoning in terms of seismic deformation. Results: The result of this research not only has reliability but also is applicable to variety of research scales. Conclusion: The numerical techniques were used in the proposed model. Thus, this novelty model contains remarkable innovations: (1) Objectivity, accuracy and therefore reliability of zoning have been increased. (2) Numerical explanation of seismic deformation has been presented.

American Journal of Environmental Sciences
Volume 7 No. 3, 2011, 212-218

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3844/ajessp.2011.212.218

Submitted On: 30 March 2011 Published On: 11 July 2011

How to Cite: Derakhshani, R. & Eslami, S. S. (2011). A New Viewpoint for Seismotectonic Zoning. American Journal of Environmental Sciences, 7(3), 212-218. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajessp.2011.212.218

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Keywords

  • Tectonics
  • active faults
  • seismic deformation
  • earthquake
  • numerical techniques