Historical seismicity of Iraq

1975/04/01 by Sahil A. Alsinawi, Hafidh A. A. Ghalib · 1 voice · 2 citations
Computer Science · Earth and Planetary Sciences · #High-pressure geophysics and materials #Seismology and Earthquake Studies #earthquake and tectonic studies

paper · doi:10.1785/bssa0650020541

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Abstract

abstract Iraq has a rather long well-documented history of seismic activity, where 79 events of major and/or minor effect on the community are documented for the period 1260 B.C. through 1900 A.D. Fourteen of these events are listed and described for the first time from an Arabic manuscript. The historical seismicity follows a well-defined pattern and fits with the boundaries of the major tectonic units of Iraq, as well as with the recent seismicity of the country.

Cited by

• The historical earthquakes of Syria: an analysis of large and moderate earthquakes from 1365 B.C. to 1900 A.D.
• A Comprehensive Earthquake Catalog for Iraq in Terms of Moment Magnitude

Discussions

• 7 (or 20) December 1864 M6.4 earthquake destroyed Zorbatia, eastern Iraq, near the border with Iran, killing 100 people. Damage in Badra, Kut, and other towns. Strongly felt in Baghdad and Basra. Long [bsky, 0 points, 0 comments]