Geology Geography of the State of Palestine
the jordan valley segment of dead sea transform, continuation of great rift valley separates african plate arabian plate. entire segment thought have ruptured repeatedly, instance during earthquake of 749 , again in 1033, recent major earthquake along structure. deficit in slip has built since 1033 event sufficient cause earthquake of mw~7.4.
the tectonic disposition of palestine on margin of dead sea transform has left exposed relatively frequent earthquakes, destructive of of 31 bce, 363, 749, , 1033. detailed list see here.
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