The seismic activity in Syria and Palestine during the middle of the 8th century; an amalgamation of historical earthquakes

Some historical earthquakes are distinct owing to the geographical distance of the places affected. It is less clear, however, when more than one earthquake is amalgamated into a single event and their combined effects are attributed to a major event. In order to avoid gross overestimation of the si...

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Published in:Journal of seismology 2005, Vol.9 (1), p.115-125
Main Author: AMBRASEYS, N. N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Earth sciences
Earth, ocean, space
Earthquakes
Earthquakes, seismology
Engineering and environment geology. Geothermics
Exact sciences and technology
Internal geophysics
Marine and continental quaternary
Natural hazards: prediction, damages, etc
Seismic activity
Seismic hazard
Seismology
Surficial geology
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Summary:Some historical earthquakes are distinct owing to the geographical distance of the places affected. It is less clear, however, when more than one earthquake is amalgamated into a single event and their combined effects are attributed to a major event. In order to avoid gross overestimation of the size of historical earthquakes the separation and identification of the constituent earthquakes is an important consideration. As an example we show how the tendency of early and modern writers to amalgamate or duplicate earthquakes in Syria and Palestine can lead to the creation of major earthquakes, with serious consequences for the assessment of the seismic hazard in the region.[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1383-4649
1573-157X
DOI:10.1007/s10950-005-7743-2