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A PS interferometric analysis technique was applied using a rich data\u2013set of ERS\u20131 &amp; 2 SLC images. The results of the interferometric analysis were compared with the tectonic maps of the two cities. Patras show clearer uplift\u2013subsidence results due to the more distinct fault pattern and intense deformation compared to the Pyrgos area, where more diffused deformation is observed, with no significant displacements on the surface.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/rs1040676","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2009,9,30]],"date-time":"2009-09-30T13:09:17Z","timestamp":1254316157000},"page":"676-696","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":26,"title":["Detection and Monitoring of Active Faults in Urban Environments: Time Series Interferometry on the Cities of Patras and Pyrgos (Peloponnese, Greece)"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"1","author":[{"given":"Issaak","family":"Parcharidis","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Harokopio University of Athens, Department of Geography, El. 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