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Ancient Earthquakes
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Manuel Sintubin;
Manuel Sintubin
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Celestijnenlaan, Leuven, Belgium
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Iain S. Stewart;
Iain S. Stewart
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Plymouth, Fitzroy, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon, UK
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Tina M. Niemi;
Tina M. Niemi
Department of Geosciences, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
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Erhan Altunel
Erhan Altunel
Department of Geological Engineering, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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Geological Society of America
Copyright:
© 2010 Geological Society of America
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9780813724713
Publication date:
October 01, 2010
Ancient Earthquakes
Editor(s): Manuel Sintubin, Iain S. Stewart, Tina M. Niemi, Erhan Altunel
https://doi.org/10.1130/978-0-8137-2471-3
ISBN (print): 9780813724713
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Published: 2010
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Table of Contents
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PrefaceAuthor(s)Manuel Sintubin;Manuel SintubinDepartment of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200E, B-3001 Leuven, BelgiumSearch for other works by this author on:Iain S. Stewart;Iain S. StewartSchool of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Plymouth, Room 109, Fitzroy, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Tina M. Niemi;Tina M. NiemiDepartment of Geosciences, University of Missouri–Kansas City, 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64110, USASearch for other works by this author on:Erhan AltunelErhan AltunelDepartment of Geological Engineering, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, 26480 Eskişehir, TurkeySearch for other works by this author on:
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Understanding Earthquakes in the Ancient World
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Dynamic landscapes and human evolutionAuthor(s)Geoffrey C.P. King;Geoffrey C.P. KingLaboratoire Tectonique, Institut de Physique du Globe Paris, 4 place Jussieu, 75252 Paris, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Geoffrey N. BaileyGeoffrey N. BaileyDepartment of Archaeology, University of York, The King's Manor, York, YO1 7EP, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Tectonic environments of ancient civilizations: Opportunities for archaeoseismological and anthropological studiesAuthor(s)Eric R. Force;Eric R. ForceDepartment of Geosciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721, USASearch for other works by this author on:Bruce G. McFadgenBruce G. McFadgenSchool of Maori Studies, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington 6140, New ZealandSearch for other works by this author on:
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Historical Earthquakes and Their Societal Impact
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The door knockers of Mansurah: Strong shaking in a region of low perceived seismic risk, Sindh, PakistanAuthor(s)Roger Bilham;Roger BilhamCooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Science and Department of Geological Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309-0399, USASearch for other works by this author on:Sarosh LodiSarosh LodiDepartment of Civil Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi 75270, PakistanSearch for other works by this author on:
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San Antonio de Mucuñó, Mérida Andes, Venezuela: Relocation of a doctrine town following the 1674 earthquakeAuthor(s)Jaime Laffaille;Jaime LaffailleFacultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Física, Universidad de los Andes, FUNDAPRIS, La Hechicera, Mérida, Edo Mérida, Venezuela, 5101Search for other works by this author on:Franck Audemard M.;Franck Audemard M.Fundación Venezolana de Investigaciones Sismológicas, El Llanito Caracas, Venezuela, El Marqués 1070Search for other works by this author on:Miguel AlvaradoMiguel AlvaradoFacultad de Ingeniería, Escuela de Ciencias Geológicas, Universidad de los Andes, La Hechicera, Mérida, Edo Mérida, Venezuela, 5101Search for other works by this author on:
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New interpretations of the social and material impacts of the 1812 earthquake in Caracas, VenezuelaAuthor(s)Rogelio AltezRogelio AltezSchool of Anthropology, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas 1040, Venezuela, and Venezuelan Society of Geosciences History, Caracas 1070, VenezuelaSearch for other works by this author on:
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The impact of the 1157 and 1170 Syrian earthquakes on Crusader–Muslim politics and military affairsAuthor(s)Kate RaphaelKate RaphaelInstitute of Earth and Sciences, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem 91904, IsraelSearch for other works by this author on:
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Western Crete: From Captain Spratt to modern archaeoseismologyAuthor(s)Manolis I. StefanakisManolis I. StefanakisClassical Archaeology and Numismatics, Department of Mediterranean Studies, University of the Aegean, 1 Democratias Ave, GR-851 00 RhodesSearch for other works by this author on:
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Earthquake archaeology in Japan: An overviewAuthor(s)Gina L. BarnesGina L. BarnesSchool of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Commentaries and Perspectives on Archaeoseismological Research
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Historical earthquake catalogues and archaeological data: Achieving synthesis without circular reasoningAuthor(s)John D. Rucker;John D. RuckerDepartment of Geosciences, University of Missouri–Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri 64110, USASearch for other works by this author on:Tina M. NiemiTina M. NiemiDepartment of Geosciences, University of Missouri–Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri 64110, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Historical earthquakes in Srinagar, Kashmir: Clues from the Shiva Temple at PandrethanAuthor(s)Roger Bilham;Roger BilhamCooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Science and Department of Geological Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309-0399, USASearch for other works by this author on:Bikram Singh Bali;Bikram Singh BaliUniversity of Kashmir, Srinagar 190 006, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaSearch for other works by this author on:M. Ismail Bhat;M. Ismail BhatUniversity of Kashmir, Srinagar 190 006, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaSearch for other works by this author on:Susan HoughSusan HoughU.S. Geological Survey 525 South Wilson Avenue, Pasadena, California 91106, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Earthquakes and civilizations of the Indus Valley: A challenge for archaeoseismologyAuthor(s)Robert L. Kovach;Robert L. KovachDepartment of Geophysics, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, USASearch for other works by this author on:Kelly Grijalva;Kelly GrijalvaDepartment of Earth and Planetary Science, University of California–Berkeley, Berkeley, California 94720, USASearch for other works by this author on:Amos NurAmos NurDepartment of Geophysics, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Comparing semiquantitative logic trees for archaeoseismology and paleoseismology: The Baelo Claudia (southern Spain) case studyAuthor(s)Christoph Grützner;Christoph GrütznerInstitute of Neotectonics and Natural Hazards, RWTH Aachen University, Lochnerstrasse 4-20, 52056 Aachen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Klaus Reicherter;Klaus ReicherterInstitute of Neotectonics and Natural Hazards, RWTH Aachen University, Lochnerstrasse 4-20, 52056 Aachen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Pablo G. SilvaPablo G. SilvaDepartamento de Geología, Universidad de Salamanca, Escuela Politécnica Superior de Ávila, Calle Hornos Caleros, 50, 05003 Ávila, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:
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Long-term effect of seismic activities on archaeological remains: A test study from Zakynthos, GreeceAuthor(s)Melek Tendürüs;Melek TendürüsInstitute for Geo- and Bioarchaeology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1085, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Gert Jan van Wijngaarden;Gert Jan van WijngaardenAmsterdam Archaeological Centre, Universiteit van Amsterdam, Turfdraagsterpad 9, 1012 XT Amsterdam, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Henk KarsHenk KarsInstitute for Geo- and Bioarchaeology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1085, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:
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Assessment of seismically induced damage using LIDAR: The ancient city of Pınara (SW Turkey) as a case studyAuthor(s)Barış Yerli;Barış YerliInstitute for Geology, Mineralogy, and Geophysics, Ruhr University, Universitätsstrasse 150, D-44801, Bochum, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Johan ten Veen;Johan ten VeenInstitute for Geology, Mineralogy, and Geophysics, Ruhr University, Universitätsstrasse 150, D-44801, Bochum, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Manuel Sintubin;Manuel SintubinGeodynamics & Geofluids Research Group, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200E, 3001 Leuven, BelgiumSearch for other works by this author on:Volkan Karabacak;Volkan KarabacakEngineering Faculty, Department of Geological Engineering, Osman Gazi University, Eskisehir, TurkeySearch for other works by this author on:C. Çağlar Yalçıner;C. Çağlar YalçınerEngineering Faculty, Department of Geological Engineering, Osman Gazi University, Eskisehir, TurkeySearch for other works by this author on:Erhan AltunelErhan AltunelEngineering Faculty, Department of Geological Engineering, Osman Gazi University, Eskisehir, TurkeySearch for other works by this author on:
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Practices in Archaeoseismology
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Ancient earthquakes from archaeoseismic evidence during the Visigothic and Islamic periods in the archaeological site of “Tolmo de Minateda” (SE Spain)Author(s)M.A. Rodríguez-Pascua;M.A. Rodríguez-PascuaÁrea de Riesgos Geológicos, Instituto Geológico y Minero de España, Ríos Rosas, 23, 28003-Madrid, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:P.G. Silva;P.G. SilvaDepartamento de Geología, Universidad Salamanca, Escuela Politécnica Superior de Ávila, 05003-Ávila, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:V.H. Garduño-Monroy;V.H. Garduño-MonroyDepartamento de Geología y Mineralogía, Universidad Michoacana, Morelia, Michoacán, 58060, MéxicoSearch for other works by this author on:R. Pérez-López;R. Pérez-LópezÁrea de Riesgos Geológicos, Instituto Geológico y Minero de España, Ríos Rosas, 23, 28003-Madrid, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:I. Israde-Alcántara;I. Israde-AlcántaraDepartamento de Geología y Mineralogía, Universidad Michoacana, Morelia, Michoacán, 58060, MéxicoSearch for other works by this author on:J.L. Giner-Robles;J.L. Giner-RoblesDepartamento de Geología, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Cantoblanco, Tres Cantos, Madrid, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:J.L. Bischoff;J.L. BischoffLaboratory of Geochronology, U.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, MS 211, Menlo Park, California 94025, USASearch for other works by this author on:J.P. CalvoJ.P. CalvoÁrea de Riesgos Geológicos, Instituto Geológico y Minero de España, Ríos Rosas, 23, 28003-Madrid, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:
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Distinguishing damages from two earthquakes—Archaeoseismology of a Crusader castle (Al-Marqab citadel, Syria)Author(s)Miklós Kázmér;Miklós KázmérDepartment of Palaeontology, Eötvös University, P.O. Box 120, H-1518 Budapest, HungarySearch for other works by this author on:Balázs MajorBalázs MajorDepartment of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Péter Pázmány Catholic University, Egyetem utca 1, H-2087 Piliscsaba, HungarySearch for other works by this author on:
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Archaeoseismological studies at the temple of Amenhotep III, Luxor, EgyptAuthor(s)Arkadi Karakhanyan;Arkadi KarakhanyanInstitute of Geological Sciences of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia, 24A Marshal Baghramyan Avenue, 0019, Yerevan, ArmeniaSearch for other works by this author on:Ara Avagyan;Ara AvagyanGEORISK Scientific Research Company, 24A Marshal Baghramyan Avenue, 0019, Yerevan, ArmeniaSearch for other works by this author on:Hourig SourouzianHourig SourouzianThe Colossi of Memnon and Amenhotep III Temple Conservation Project, German Institute of Archaeology 31, Abu el Feda Street, Cairo-Zamalek 11211, EgyptSearch for other works by this author on:
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Archaeological evidence for Roman-age faulting in central-northern Sicily: Possible effects of coseismic deformationAuthor(s)Giovanni Barreca;Giovanni BarrecaDepartment of Geological Sciences, University of Catania, Corso Italia, 55, 95129 Catania, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:Maria Serafina Barbano;Maria Serafina BarbanoDepartment of Geological Sciences, University of Catania, Corso Italia, 55, 95129 Catania, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:Serafina Carbone;Serafina CarboneDepartment of Geological Sciences, University of Catania, Corso Italia, 55, 95129 Catania, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:Carmelo MonacoCarmelo MonacoDepartment of Geological Sciences, University of Catania, Corso Italia, 55, 95129 Catania, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:
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Faulting of the Roman aqueduct of Venafrum (southern Italy): Methods of investigation, results, and seismotectonic implicationsAuthor(s)Paolo A.C. Galli;Paolo A.C. GalliDipartimento Protezione Civile Nazionale, Via Vitorchiano 4, 00189 Rome, Italy, and Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto Geologia Ambientale Geoingegneria, Monterotondo Scalo, 00016 Rome, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:Alessandro Giocoli;Alessandro GiocoliConsiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto di Metodologie per l'Analisi Ambientale, 85050 Tito Scalo (PZ), ItalySearch for other works by this author on:Jose A. Naso;Jose A. NasoDipartimento Protezione Civile Nazionale, Via Vitorchiano 4, 00189 Rome, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:Sabatino Piscitelli;Sabatino PiscitelliConsiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto di Metodologie per l'Analisi Ambientale, 85050 Tito Scalo (PZ), ItalySearch for other works by this author on:Enzo Rizzo;Enzo RizzoConsiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto di Metodologie per l'Analisi Ambientale, 85050 Tito Scalo (PZ), ItalySearch for other works by this author on:Stefania Capini;Stefania CapiniDirezione Regionale Beni Culturali e Paesaggistici del Molise, 86100 Campobasso, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:Luigi ScaroinaLuigi ScaroinaIstituto Nazionale di Archeologia e Storia dell'Arte, Piazza San Marco, 49, 00186 Rome, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:
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Timing of earthquake ruptures at the Al Harif Roman aqueduct (Dead Sea fault, Syria) from archaeoseismology and paleoseismologyAuthor(s)Mohamed Reda Sbeinati;Mohamed Reda SbeinatiDepartment of Geology, Atomic Energy Commission, Qasr El Khair, Damascus, Syria, and Laboratory of Global Geodynamics, Institut de Physique du Globe, UMR 7516, 5 rue René Descartes, 67084 Strasbourg, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Mustapha Meghraoui;Mustapha MeghraouiLaboratory of Global Geodynamics, Institut de Physique du Globe, UMR 7516, 5 rue René Descartes, 67084 Strasbourg, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Ghada Suleyman;Ghada SuleymanDirectorate General of Antiquities and Museums, Department of Archeology and Archeoseismology, Damascus, SyriaSearch for other works by this author on:Francisco Gomez;Francisco GomezDepartment of Geological Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri 65211, USASearch for other works by this author on:Pieter Grootes;Pieter GrootesLeibniz-Labor für Altersbestimmung und Isotopenforschung, Christian-Albrechts Universität, Max-Eyth Str. 11-13, D-24118 Kiel, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Marie-Josée Nadeau;Marie-Josée NadeauLeibniz-Labor für Altersbestimmung und Isotopenforschung, Christian-Albrechts Universität, Max-Eyth Str. 11-13, D-24118 Kiel, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Haithem Al Najjar;Haithem Al NajjarDepartment of Geology, Atomic Energy Commission, Qasr El Khair, Damascus, SyriaSearch for other works by this author on:Riad Al-GhazziRiad Al-GhazziHigher Institute for Applied Sciences and Technology, PO Box 31983, Damascus, SyriaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Offset archaeological relics in the western part of the Büyük Menderes graben (western Turkey) and their tectonic implicationsAuthor(s)Önder Yönlü;Önder YönlüDepartment of Geology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, 26480 Eskişehir, TurkeySearch for other works by this author on:Erhan Altunel;Erhan AltunelDepartment of Geology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, 26480 Eskişehir, TurkeySearch for other works by this author on:Volkan Karabacak;Volkan KarabacakDepartment of Geology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, 26480 Eskişehir, TurkeySearch for other works by this author on:Serdar Akyüz;Serdar AkyüzDepartment of Geology, İstanbul Technical University, 34469 İstanbul, TurkeySearch for other works by this author on:Çağlar YalçınerÇağlar YalçınerÇan Vocational College, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, 17400 Çan, Çanakkale, TurkeySearch for other works by this author on:
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