Geodetic fault slip rates on active faults in the Baza sub-Basin (SE Spain): Insights for seismic hazard assessment

Abstract One of the most significant parameters for seismic hazard assessment analyses is fault slip rate. The combination both geological (long-term) and geodetic (short-term) data offers a more complete characterization potential active faults. Moreover, are also helpful tool analysis geodynamic processes. In this work, we present results local GPS network from Baza sub-Basin (SE Spain). This network, which includes six sites, was established in 2008 has been observed seven years. For first time, obtain short-term rates two faults area. normal Fault, estimate ranging between 0.3 ± mm/yr 1.3 0.4 mm/yr. strike-slip Galera quantify rate as 0.5 Our study shows discrepancy Fault previously reported long-term rates. indicates that could be presently period with displacement higher than mean magnitude 6 cycle. velocity vectors obtained show regional tectonic significance structure accommodates one-third extension Central Betic Cordillera. GPS-related form basis future have further implications, they indicate Faults kinematically coherent divide into blocks. points to likely physical link Faults; hence, complex rupture involving should considered studies.