HAVANA.- Seismologists from six countries participate in a scientific expedition in Caribbean waters, with emphasis on the area around the northern area of Santiago de Cuba, considered to have high seismic activity.
These are investigations that will last until the month of August with the participation of specialists from Cuba, France, Belgium, Germany, Haiti and the United States, Granma newspaper published.
The Pourquoi-Pas? oceanographic fleet (Why not?), of French origin, has been traveling for several days as part of the Haiti-Twist marine scientific research project.
Experts determine geophysical parameters and use equipment to obtain reliable records of possible faults, indicated the TV Santiago telecenter.
The objective is to analyze the risks of the active system of the twin faults, located on the northern edge of the Caribbean tectonic plate; and the recovery of seismometers installed on the ocean floor is intended.
According to Dr. Bladimir Moreno, from the National Center for Seismological Research in Santiago de Cuba, the expedition seeks to study the tectonic history and structure of the crust, as well as the mantle in the area.
Likewise, characterize the behavior and movement of the tectonic fault and identify the thermal state and the role of fluids in the fault rupture process.
During the campaign, scheduled for 53 days of travel, different geophysical measurements will be analyzed, including multichannel reflection seismic and open-angle seismic, with seismometers deposited on the seabed.
