Parameters of the Strong Paleoearthquakes Along the Talas-Fergana Fault, the Kyrgyz Tien Shan

A significant study reveals the parameters of strong paleoearthquakes along the Talas-Fergana Fault (TFF) in the Kyrgyz Tien Shan, providing critical insights into seismic activity in Central Asia. The research identifies the TFF as a major strike-slip structure that separates the north-eastern and south-western parts of the Tien Shan, including the Fergana depression and surrounding mountain systems. By analyzing geological-tectonic data from the Cenozoic era, the study reconstructs the fault's evolution and its role in generating powerful earthquakes. This work enhances our understanding of seismic hazards in the region, offering valuable information for risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

Korjenkov, A. M., Rust, D., Tibaldi, A., & Abdiev, S. V. (2012). Parameters of the Strong Paleoearthquakes Along the Talas-Fergana Fault, the Kyrgyz Tien Shan. Earthquake Research and Analysis - Seismology, Seismotectonic and Earthquake Geology. https://doi.org/10.5772/27352