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The damaging character of shallow 20th century earthquakes in the Hainaut coal area (Belgium)
Thierry Camelbeeck
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Royal Observatory of Belgium, Seismology-Gravimetry, Avenue Circulaire 3, 1180 Uccle, Belgium
Koen Van Noten
Royal Observatory of Belgium, Seismology-Gravimetry, Avenue Circulaire 3, 1180 Uccle, Belgium
Thomas Lecocq
Royal Observatory of Belgium, Seismology-Gravimetry, Avenue Circulaire 3, 1180 Uccle, Belgium
Marc Hendrickx
Royal Observatory of Belgium, Seismology-Gravimetry, Avenue Circulaire 3, 1180 Uccle, Belgium
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Short summary
Over the 20th century, shallow damaging seismicity occurred in and near the Hainaut coal mining area in Belgium. We provide an overview of earthquake parameters and impacts, combining felt and damage testimonies and instrumental measurements. Shallower earthquakes have a depth and timing compatible with mining activity. The most damaging events occurred deeper than the mines but could still have been triggered by mining-caused crustal changes. Our modelling can be applied to other regions.
Over the 20th century, shallow damaging seismicity occurred in and near the Hainaut coal mining...
