General fault map

The spatial distribution of tectonic features / faults is key elements of the seismic hazard zonation and the microzonation studies of the earthquake affected areas. Keeping in view the requirement of the various ongoing works in the earthquake affected areas; NESPAK initiated the work of developing a general fault map of the area.

The faults given on the published maps of various sources were picked and vectorized on the GIS platform. The orientation and location of various faults in the earthquake affected areas and near to major towns were given special consideration. The map provides a general guidance for planning and reconstruction activities to avoid construction within the fault zone. The resulting map is also a valuable source for the future seismotectonic studies for identification of the possible fault rupture zones in the earthquake affected areas.

NOTE:

The location of faults are indictive ONLY. For exact location of faults with respect to a site, refer to a qualified geologist or a detailed geological map of the area.

General Fault Map
Abbottabad
Bagh
Battagram
Kohistan
mansehra
muzaffarabad
neelum
poonch
shangla
 
       
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