seismic region
1Seismic risk — uses the results of a seismic hazard analysis, and includes both consequence and probability. A building located in a region of high seismic hazard is at lower risk if it is built to sound seismic engineering principles. On the other hand, a… …
2Seismic retrofit — Seismic retrofitting is the modification of existing structures to make them more resistant to seismic activity, ground motion, or soil failure due to earthquakes. Other retrofit techniques are applicable to areas subject to tropical cyclones,… …
3Seismic Unix — is an open source seismic utilities package supported by the Center for Wave Phenomena (CWP) at the Colorado School of Mines (CSM).Infobox Software name = Seismic Unix caption = Velocity Analysis with SU developer = [http://www.cwp.mines.edu/… …
4seismic zone — region where earthquakes are likely to occur …
5seismic lithosphere — noun the region between the surface of the Earth and the asthenosphere characterized by the efficient propagation of seismic waves …
6Région volcanique d'Islande — Le volcanisme islandais peut se découper géographiquement en régions volcaniques. En dehors des vieux plateaux basaltiques on distingue selon des critères tectoniques onze zones néo volcaniques et selon des critères structuraux trente systèmes… …
7New Madrid Seismic Zone — Coordinates: 36°34′57″N 89°35′17″W / 36.58245°N 89.58801°W / 36.58245; 89.58801 …
8Wabash Valley Seismic Zone — The Wabash Valley Seismic Zone (also known as the Wabash Valley Fault System or Zone) is a tectonic region located in the Midwest of the United States, centered on the valley of the Wabash River, along the state line between southeastern Illinois …
9Charlevoix Seismic Zone — The Charlevoix Seismic Zone is a seismically active area in the Charlevoix region of northeastern Quebec, Canada. It is also known as the Charlevoix Kamouraska Seismic Zone because earthquakes occur in Kamouraska Country where the land expression …
10Urban seismic risk — is a subset of the general term seismic risk which describes the problems specific to centers of population when they are subjected to earthquakes. Many risks can be minimised with good earthquake construction, and seismic analysis. One of the… …
