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PSHA: is it science?

Authors :
Heriberta CastaƱos
Cinna Lomnitz
Source :
Engineering Geology. 66:315-317
Publication Year :
2002
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2002.

Abstract

Probabilistic seismic hazard analysis (PSHA) is beginning to be seen as unreliable. The problem with PSHA is that its data are inadequate and its logic is defective. Much more reliable, and more scientific, are deterministic procedures, especially when coupled with engineering judgment.

Details

ISSN :
00137952
Volume :
66
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Engineering Geology
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........7acfe2dda7e295b69cf24cc3a24d5926
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0013-7952(02)00039-x