An earthquake of magnitude M w 6.5 occurred on the evening of 3 April 2017 in Central
Botswana, southern Africa. The event was well recorded by the regional seismic networks …

Recently, a swarm of seismic events occurred within the Kunene region (NW of Namibia)
with magnitude values going up to ML 4.6. Some of the events alarmed the Anker …

This study explores the geomorphological expression and geological context of a normal
fault scarp in a stable continental region (SCR) which we interpret as having failed in large …

Assessment of seismic hazard is challenging especially for low seismicity regions like
southern Africa. There is very little knowledge in terms of the coupling between the …

Many years have passed since previous national seismic hazard maps were prepared for
South Africa. In those maps, zone-less techniques were applied. The availability of more …

Abstract The April 3, 2017 MW 6.5, Moiyabana (Botswana) earthquake occurred in the
continental interior of the Nubian plate and in a seismogenic region previously considered …

Abstract The 5 August 2014 Orkney earthquake in South Africa caused significant damage
to low-cost unreinforced masonry buildings. After the earthquake, post-earthquake surveys …

Cores recovered during the International Continental Scientific Drilling Program project
“Drilling into Seismogenic zones of M2. 0 to M5. 5 earthquakes in deep South African Gold …

Disaster mitigation necessitates scientific and accurate aftershock forecasting during the
critical 2 h after an earthquake. However, this action faces immense challenges due to the …

The safe disposal of radioactive waste products remains a challenging and controversial
issue, yet their burial in a stable geological environment is the option favoured by most …