Visual Presentation of Seismic Attenuation Curves in the Tehran Region and Moho Thickness Estimation through the Curves

The central Alborz Mountains of northern Iran (Figure 1) is a zone of intense active continental deformation and is the most heavily populated region of Iran, including the mega-city of Tehran with a population of over 10 million. The region is affected by numerous active faults, some of them having great seismic potential, and documented historical seismicity. Hence, the central Alborz is a prime candidate for seismic hazard evaluation studies. The choice of ground-motion model has a significant impact on risk estimates for a distance range of 50 to 200 km within an active seismic zone such as the central Alborz.