The seismotectonic map of Greece and its engineering geological implications
Abstract
The recently released Seismotectonic Map of Greece,on 1:500.000 scale, by IGME is a many years effort of multidisciplinary co-operation. The map gives emphasis to the close quantitative relationship between the prevailing engineering geological conditions, the tectonics and the hazard due to strong earthquakes. For the purpose, the density of rocks and soils in juxtaposition with the p-wave velocities were the primary parameters employed to distinguish the geological background into six groups, behaving differently during seismic load.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Seismic Performance and Analysis
earthquake and tectonic studies
Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 1669–1673
- Publication date
- 18 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter