Title of article :
Seismicity Evaluation of Central and Southern Iraq
Author/Authors :
Abd Alridha, Nawal University of Baghdad - College of Science - Department of Geology, Iraq , Jasem, Noor Adnan University of Baghdad - College of Science - Department of Geology, Iraq
Abstract :
This study covers the area bounded by latitudes 29° to 34° N and longitudes 39° to 48°E.The seismicity of area for the period 1980–2011 is evaluated. In this study the geological and topography were performed, regarding the historical seismicity. More than (145) events were re-analyzed in Iraqi Seismological Network (ISN) and the recorded data was subjected to statistical analysis. This study shows high activity in the east and very low activity in the west.
Keywords :
Seismicity of Iraq , seismic activity.
Journal title :
Iraqi Journal Of Science
Journal title :
Iraqi Journal Of Science
