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Challenges in making a seismic hazard map for Alaska and the Aleutians

Geophysical Monograph Series: Active Tectonics and Seismic Potential of Alaska
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Edited by: J.T. Freymueller
https://doi.org/10.1029/179GM22

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Abstract

We present a summary of the data and analyses leading to the revision of the time-independent probabilistic seismic hazard maps of Alaska and the Aleutians. These maps represent a revision of existing maps based on newly obtained data, and reflect best current judgments about methodology and approach. They have been prepared following the procedures and assumptions made in the preparation of the 2002 National Seismic Hazard Maps for the lower 48 States, and will be proposed for adoption in future revisions to the International Building Code. We present example maps for peak ground acceleration, 0.2 s spectral amplitude (SA), and 1.0 s SA at a probability level of 2% in 50 years (annual probability of 0.000404). In this summary, we emphasize issues encountered in preparation of the maps that motivate or require future investigation and research.

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Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Challenges in making a seismic hazard map for Alaska and the Aleutians
Series title Geophysical Monograph Series: Active Tectonics and Seismic Potential of Alaska
DOI 10.1029/179GM22
Volume 179
Year Published 2008
Language English
Publisher AGU
Publisher location Washington, D.C.
Contributing office(s) Geologic Hazards Science Center
Description 13 p.
Larger Work Type Article
Larger Work Subtype Journal Article
Larger Work Title Geophysical Monograph Series: Active Tectonics and Seismic Potential of Alaska
First page 385
Last page 397
Country United States
State Alaska
Other Geospatial Aleutian Islands
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