ASSESSMENT OF SEISMIC HAZARD IN THE TERRITORY OF “TAKHTAKORPU” RESERVOIR OF AZERBAIJAN

Abstract

Seismological researches were conducted at the Takhtakorpu reservoir built in the territory of Shabran district. On the basis of earthquake data, active tectonic faults or potential source zones in Shabran district and adjacent areas have been identified and their seismic potential has been assessed. It was revealed that, the maximum magnitude of the probable earthquakes in the zone of two large-sized active faults or potential source in the area close to the research area is Mmax = 7.4 and Mmax = 6.7, respectively. Seismic hazards may occur in conducted researches of the maximum magnitude earthquakes in this source zones. The earthquakes with maximum magnitude in this source zones can cause seismic hazards with an intensity of 8-9 points on the MSK-64 scale in the territory of “Takhtakorpu” reservoir where researches were conducted.