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Mapping of NW-Trending Hidden Faults in the Priamurye Region via Relief Analysis and Geophysical Fields

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In this work we investigated the indicators of NW-trending hidden faults in the Priamurye region. Four major fault zones and a series of lower-rank faults were mapped, which have been revealed from the relief lineaments, magnetic anomalies, and arranged earthquake foci sequences. In the region, the NW-trending faults control the block divisibility of the upper part of the lithosphere and appear to be currently seismically active. Two NW-trending hidden faults are characterized by the considerable amount of the seismic energy they released, which should be taken into account during the seismic hazard assessment of the region.

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Merkulova, T.V., Gil’manova, G.Z. & Tusikova, S.A. Mapping of NW-Trending Hidden Faults in the Priamurye Region via Relief Analysis and Geophysical Fields. Russ. J. of Pac. Geol. 15, 224–235 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1819714021030040

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