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Upgrading the seismic hazard of Lebanon in light of the recent discovery of the offshore thrust fault system
Joint Authors
Harajli, M.
Huijer, C.
Sadiq, S.
Source
Issue
Vol. 12, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.67-82, 16 p.
Publisher
National Council for Scientific Research
Publication Date
2011-12-31
Country of Publication
Lebanon
No. of Pages
16
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Abstract EN
This paper presents the results of a study undertaken to evaluate the implications of the newly mapped offshore thrust fault system on the seismic hazard of Lebanon and the already established seismic zone parameters used by the engineering community for earthquake design in Lebanon.
This is particularly critical since the fault is located at a close proximity to the major cities and economic centers of the country.
The updated seismic hazard was assessed using probabilistic methods of hazard analysis.
The potential sources of seismic activities that affect Lebanon were identified, taking into account the newly mapped fault system, and the earthquake recurrence relationships of these sources were developed from instrumental seismology data, historical records, and earlier studies undertaken to evaluate the seismic hazard of neighboring countries.
Maps of peak ground acceleration contours, based on 10 percent probability of exceedance in 50 years, and 100 years time spans, were developed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Huijer, C.& Harajli, M.& Sadiq, S.. 2011. Upgrading the seismic hazard of Lebanon in light of the recent discovery of the offshore thrust fault system. Lebanese Science Journal،Vol. 12, no. 2, pp.67-82.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1337792
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Huijer, C.…[et al.]. Upgrading the seismic hazard of Lebanon in light of the recent discovery of the offshore thrust fault system. Lebanese Science Journal Vol. 12, no. 2 (2011), pp.67-82.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1337792
American Medical Association (AMA)
Huijer, C.& Harajli, M.& Sadiq, S.. Upgrading the seismic hazard of Lebanon in light of the recent discovery of the offshore thrust fault system. Lebanese Science Journal. 2011. Vol. 12, no. 2, pp.67-82.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1337792
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 80-82
Record ID
BIM-1337792