Articles with "surface faulting" as a keyword



Coseismic ruptures of the 24 August 2016, Mw 6.0 Amatrice earthquake (central Italy)

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Published in 2017 at "Geophysical Research Letters"

DOI: 10.1002/2016gl071859

Abstract: On 24 August 2016, a Mw 6.0 normal faulting earthquake struck central Italy, causing about 300 fatalities and heavy damage. A geological survey collected the coseismic effects observed at the surface in order to evaluate… read more here.

Keywords: august 2016; surface faulting; central italy; coseismic ruptures ... See more keywords

Multi-methodological approach for assessing surface faulting and paleoliquefaction history in central Italy: applicative implications for seismic microzonation studies in the Quaternary L’Aquila basin

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Published in 2025 at "Frontiers in Earth Science"

DOI: 10.3389/feart.2025.1523730

Abstract: Surface faulting and liquefaction are two earthquake-related effects to be considered in geological hazard assessment studies, particularly in application cases involving the construction or reconstruction of strategic buildings. The first effect is connected to the… read more here.

Keywords: active capable; history; central italy; surface faulting ... See more keywords