Bichenag seismogenous structure in the Zangezur Ridge (Little Caucasus)

M. P. Zhidkov; A. G. Makarenko; E. Ya. Rantsman

Bichenag seismogenous structure in the Zangezur Ridge (Little Caucasus)

M. P. Zhidkov, A. G. Makarenko, E. Ya. Rantsman

Abstract

A large Bichenag seismogenous structure is identified for the first time. It was formed during two seismic catastrophes, the later of which was of magnitude not less than 7.0. The structure is about 8 km long, up to 3.5 km wide, the vertical seismic-gravitational displacement exceeds 300 m. The structure came into being between 5000 and 500 years ago.

About the Authors

M. P. Zhidkov

Институт географии АН СССР
Russian Federation

A. G. Makarenko

Институт географии АН СССР
Russian Federation

E. Ya. Rantsman

Институт географии АН СССР
Russian Federation

Review

For citations:

Zhidkov M.P., Makarenko A.G., Rantsman E.Ya. Bichenag seismogenous structure in the Zangezur Ridge (Little Caucasus). Geomorfologiya. 1987;(3):44-48.