The Neotectonics and Seismicity of the Island of Cuba and its Surroundings

Abstract

Studies using structural-geomorphic analysis of the island of Cuba and its surroundings and the 3D geodynamic modeling of the formation mechanism of recent dislocations in the region yielded the following results: a roof block style of recent dislocations was revealed; the relationship of dislocations with Mesozoic structures and seismicity was determined; orientations of axes and zones of the maximum stresses were calculated; tendencies of morphostructure evolution at the recent stage were specified; and a seismic forecast was made. As a result, high statistical values of correlation between neotectonic parameters and seismicity have been obtained.