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Active fault database of Turkey

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We have updated the active fault map of Turkey and built its database within GIS environment. In the study, four distinct active fault types, classified according to geochronological criteria and character, were delineated on the 1:25,000 base map of Turkey. 176 fault segments not included in the former active fault map of Turkey, have been identified and documented. We infer that there are 485 single fault segments which are substantially potential seismic sources. In total 1964 active-fault base-maps were transferred into the GIS environment. Each fault was attributed with key parameters such as class, activity, type, length, trend, and attitude of fault plane. The fault parameters are also supported by slip-rate and seismogenic depth inferred from available GPS, seismological and paleoseismological data. Additionally, expected maximum magnitude for each fault segment was estimated by empirical equations. We present the database in a parametric catalogue of fault segments to be of interest in earthquake engineering and seismotectonics. The study provides essential geological and seismological inputs for regional seismic hazard analysis of all over Turkey and its vicinity.

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Acknowledgements

This work was carried out as the ‘Updating of Active Fault Map of Turkey and its Database’ project supported by the General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration (MTA) between 2004 and 2011. We gratefully acknowledge the MTA for the support provided. Also we would like to thank the reviewers for their comments that improved the paper. The active fault base maps are accessible on the Earth Science Map Portal of the MTA (http://yerbilimleri.mta.gov.tr).

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  1. Fugro Sial Geosciences Consulting and Engineering, Farabi Sok. 40/4, 06680, Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey

    Ömer Emre & Tamer Y. Duman

  2. Department of Geological Research, General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration, 06800, Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey

    Selim Özalp, Şeyda Olgun & Hasan Elmacı

  3. Magtur A.Ş., Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey

    Fuat Şaroğlu

  4. Department of Geological Engineering, Çukurova University, 01330, Adana, Turkey

    Tolga Çan

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Emre, Ö., Duman, T.Y., Özalp, S. et al. Active fault database of Turkey. Bull Earthquake Eng 16, 3229–3275 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-016-0041-2

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