Paleoseismology: 2010-2016

Abstract

We present here an overview of progress in paleoseismological/active fault researches in India during 2010-2016. These studies initiated in the country in early nineties have now expanded in scope and gained further momentum. Moving into a greater variety of morphological settings, several groups of researchers are now involved in defining the fault geometry and the nature of near-surface crustal deformation in various tectonic regimes with a view to constrain the frequency and magnitude of fault activations, thereby contributing to earthquake hazard evaluations. Future challenges would include integrating paleoseismological observations with relevant geophysical inputs and developing physical models of the complete earthquake cycle, ultimately leading to an inventory of active faults.