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Reduction of earthquake risk in the United States: Bridging...

Authors :
Hays, Walter W.
Source :
IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management; May98, Vol. 45 Issue 2, p176, 5p, 1 Map
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Discusses the efforts of geologists and authorities in the United States (US) to improve earthquake risk assessment and management in earthquake-prone regions in the US. Requirements for earthquake risk assessments; Provisions under the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program enacted as Public Law 95-124 in October 1977; Principal earthquake-prone areas of the western US.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00189391
Volume :
45
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
523042
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1109/17.669765