An estimation of the maximum b-value in the Gutenberg-Richter relation

Journal of Geodynamics

Volumn 27, Issue 4-5, 1999, Pages 547-552

  Olsson, Rune ^a  

^a UPPSALA UNIVERSITY   (Sweden)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

EARTHQUAKE; GUTENBERG-RICHTER RELATIONSHIP; MAGNITUDE; MECHANICAL CONTROL;

EID: 0033514962     PISSN: 02643707     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0264-3707(98)00022-2     Document Type: Article

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