La sismicité historique en Islande : aspects géologiques et impacts environnementaux et sociaux. Exemples dans la Zone sismique sud-islandaise

Abstract

This paper presents the main characteristics of the historical seismicity in Iceland, as well as some examples of historical earthquakes in the South Iceland Seismic Zone. The geological aspects of the major earthquakes and their social impact are shown. The relationships with the volcanic phenomena and the presence of a hot spot beneath Iceland are discussed. Finally, the contribution of the knowledge of historical seismicity to the understanding of prevention and forecasting is highlighted.