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EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY Drawing on new data and new methodologies, we have concluded that there is a 0.62 probability (that is, a 62% probability) of a major, damaging earthquake striking the greater San Francisco Bay Region (SFBR) over the next 30 years (2002–2031). Such earthquakes are most likely to occur on seven main fault systems identified in this study, but may also occur on faults that were not characterized as part of the study (that is, in the “background”) (Figure ES.1). Our results come from a comprehensive analysis lead by the USGS and involving input from a broad group of geologists, seismologists, and other earth scientists representing government, academia and the private sector. The results of this study are appropriate for use in estimating seismic hazard in the SFBR, and estimating the intensity of ground shaking expected for specified “scenario” earthquakes. In addition, they provide a basis for calculating earthquake insurance premiums, planning and prioritizing expenditures for seismic upgrades of structures, and developing building codes. |
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A: Implications of the Depth of Seismicity for the Rupture Extent of Future
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