Dead Sea Transform
transform — 1,000 km
The Dead Sea Transform is a left-lateral transform fault connecting the spreading Red Sea to the collision zone in southern Turkey. It runs through the Jordan Rift Valley and has produced historically significant earthquakes, including events referenced in ancient texts.
Type
transform
Length
1,000 km
Countries
4
Cities at Risk
2
Risk Assessment
Moderate probability of M6.5+ in coming decades
Last Major Earthquake
M6.2 — Jericho, Palestine (1927-07-11)
Affected Countries
Cities Near This Fault
Data: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program