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Seismic risk in eastern Mediterranean higher than previously estimated
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| Date: | 2015-12-01 16:20:21 |
| Blog: | AGU Meetings  |
| URL: | http://blogs.agu.org/geospace/2015/12/01/seismic-risk-in-eastern-mediterranean-higher-than-previously-estimated/ |
Summary:
The eastern Mediterranean is more seismically active than previously assumed, a new study finds. On a geological time scale, seismic activity around the island of Crete has generated large earthquakes in bursts, potentially increasing the future risk for earthquakes and tsunamis in the region.Content analysis:
Geographic context:
| Location | Country | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crete | GR | 35.3085 | 24.916 |
Keywords:
bursts, Crete, earthquake, eastern Mediterranean, future risk, geological time scale, island, large earthquakes, new study, seismic activity, Seismic risk, tsunamis
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