Journal of Geography  & Natural Disasters
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Department of Geosciences and Geohazards, Indian Institute of Technology, Uttar Pradesh, India

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• Research Article   
  Space Geodesy for Deformation Analysis of 2019 Mirpur Earthquake, Western Himalaya
  Author(s): Somalin Nath* and Ashutosh Venkatesh Prasad
  
  Differential Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (DInSAR) observations conducted in this study have provided crucial insights into the earthquake-induced deformation patterns. The analysis indicates that the majority of deformation is concentrated in the zone between the NE-SW (North East-South West) trending Samwal Fault and the NW-SE trending Jhelum Fault. This concentration of deformation aligns with the known tectonic features of the region. Furthermore, the phase profile obtained from DInSAR data reveals specific details about the nature of ground displacement. South of the East-West trending Samwal Fault, an upliftment of 0.27 meters is observed. In contrast, on the Northern side in the Line Of Sight (LOS) direction, there is evidence of subsidence, with a downward displacement of 0.16 meters. These findings underscore the localized nature of the earthquake-induced deformat.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35841/2167-0587.24.14.306

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