The study of Tabriz fault seismotectonic
| Category | Tectonic & Seismotectonic |
|---|---|
| Group | GSI.IR |
| Location | The 3 Symposium of Geosciences |
| Author | Dr. H. Sadigh |
| Holding Date | 30 July 2007 |
Abstract
The Tabriz fault in northwest of Iran is the important geological structure in our country which historical earthquakes were recorded around it . The purpose of this paper is the study of Tabriz fault seismotectonic activity. The method of research is drawing 23 cross section vertical to Tabriz fault between Tabriz and Bostan-Abad distinguish mountain – front faceting , mountain – front sinuosity and the ratio of width of the froth of the valley to depth it. The results shows that Tabriz fault is an active fault.
Keywords :fault , Tabriz , seismotectonic , cross section , Bostan-Abad.