Preparing A Seismic Database for Nineveh Governorate Using Modern Technologies

Authors

  • Alaa N. Hamdom Remote Sensing Center, Mosul University, Mosul, Iraq.
  • Rayan G. Thanoon Remote Sensing Center, Mosul University, Mosul, Iraq.
  • Abdalrahman Qubaa Remote Sensing Center, Mosul University, Mosul, Iraq.
  • Sabah H. Ali Remote Sensing Center, Mosul University, Mosul, Iraq.

Seismic activity has become noticeable in the areas adjacent to the seismic belt within the creeping Zagros range, a large earthquake occurred and was followed by aftershocks. This needs to update seismic data for areas near the Zagros range. This study aimed to prepare an integrated database of seismic activity for Nineveh Governorate, due to the importance of seismic information and the seismic code in the process of urban expansion and development in the governorate, as well as the importance in terms of monitoring and reducing natural disasters. This study included updating seismic information by reviewing the seismic archive and seismic data for the governorate, relying on several sources (research studies, seismic data, and earthquakes from multiple global observatories such as USGS, GFZ, and EMSC), in order to be published and distributed spatially on a basic map, and then preparing Peak ground acceleration map for the governorate.  As a final result of this study, it was found that there is an increase in seismic events in Nineveh Governorate, which are closely linked to the main fault system present in the geological map, and the seismic map of Nineveh Governorate has been

Keywords:

Seismic Activity, Nineveh, Peak ground acceleration

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Preparing A Seismic Database for Nineveh Governorate Using Modern Technologies. (2024). Journal Port Science Research, 6(special), 19-27. https://doi.org/10.36371/port.2023.special.3

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Preparing A Seismic Database for Nineveh Governorate Using Modern Technologies. (2024). Journal Port Science Research, 6(special), 19-27. https://doi.org/10.36371/port.2023.special.3