SEISMOGEOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF STRONG EARTHQUAKES (ML ≥ 6.0) AT THE TERRITORY OF THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
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earthquake; intensity; seismogeological effectsAbstract
Earthquakes are natural processes that, depending on their magnitude, can generate significant seismogeological effects on the Earth's surface as well as within the shallow subsurface environment. This paper focuses on the identification and analysis of seismogeological effects caused by strong earthquakes with magnitudes ML ≥ 6.0, whose epicenters are located within the territory of the Republic of North Macedonia. The study considers the consequences of earthquake activity, including the activation of faults, landslides, soil liquefaction, ground cracks, and changes in hydrogeological conditions. Particular emphasis is placed on the relationship between the geological structure, lithological characteristics, and local site conditions, and their influence on earthquake intensity and the spatial distribution of the observed effects. Based on seismological data and geological indicators, this research highlights the importance of seismogeological investigations for seismic risk assessment and geohazard evaluation. The obtained results are of considerable importance for spatial planning and for reducing the potential impacts of future
earthquakes.
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