Zemmouri
| Zemmouri زموري | |
|---|---|
| Commune and town | |
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  Zemmouri | |
| Coordinates: 36°47′N 3°36′E / 36.783°N 3.600°E | |
| Country |
 Algeria |
| Province | Boumerdès Province |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 26,408 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
Zemmouri is a town and commune in Boumerdès Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 21,012.[1]
The disastrous 2003 Boumerdès earthquake led to the discovery of a thrust fault; it was subsequently named after the town. The fault has since been incorporated into seismic hazard maps, which will serve as an important guideline for public safety.[2]
References
- ↑ Statoids
- ↑ Curtis L. Edwards, ed. (2004). Zemmouri, Algeria, Mw6.8 Earthquake of May 21, 2003. Reston, VA: ASCE, TCLEE. ISBN 9780784407462.
