Complex of geomorphological, hydrogeologic, seismic data and also distribution of rocks’ temperature field show the existence in Tbilisi environs, close to the revealed old hidden deep fault, of young submeridional fault, which kinematically represents a reverse-right-slip fault. Tbilisi fault is characterized by seismic activity and with it is connected both the Tbilisi earthquake of April 25, 2002 and a number of historical earthquakes.

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