The Region of Metlaoui Facing Seismic Hazards: Study and Cartographic Approach (South Atlas of Tunisia)

The region of Metlaoui (South Atlas Tunisia) is listed as one the major seismotectonic zones national territory. About 10 seismic events with moderate magnitude have occurred from beginning last century. event 7/11/1989 (Ms = 4.4) was undoubtedly most important. It caused very significant material damage estimated at 224,525,000 Tunisian Dinars. This study uses a mapping tool to define areas relatively high degrees hazard and vulnerability. also seeks understand active fault recorded in this region.