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Spatial and Temporal Variations of b-Value and Fractal Analysis for the Makran Region

V. Swaroopa Rani National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad, India
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Kirti Srivastava National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad, India
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D. Srinagesh National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad, India
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V. P. Dimri National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad, India
Pages 77-82 | Received 14 Oct 2008, Accepted 05 May 2010, Published online: 03 Mar 2011

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