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Engineering and Risk Research—A Strategic Vision for Extending USGS Earthquake Science to Risk Assessment and Mitigation

Circular 1555
Earthquake Hazards Program
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https://doi.org/10.3133/cir1555

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Abstract

As a part of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Natural Hazards Mission Area, the Engineering and Risk Project (ERP) of the Geologic Hazards Science Center conducts civil engineering research to extend natural hazards science to risk assessments. The ERP includes predominantly, but not exclusively, staff funded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. A major focus of the ERP is to deliver actionable information to decisionmakers that helps promote the safety, security, and economic well-being of the Nation. The report discusses briefly the ERP’s evolution and scope, its organization structure, describes key products and deliverables, their efforts to engage with external partners, and its strategy and vision in conducting range of engineering and risk research. The research topics outlined in this report, as developed by the ERP, may be used to facilitate project planning activities during the next 10 years and serve as a longer-term planning resource for the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and Geologic Hazards Science Center.

Suggested Citation

Jaiswal, K.S., Rezaeian, S., Luco, N., Kwong, N.S., Makdisi, A.J., Mason, H.B., Chase, R.E., and Kortum, Z.A., 2025, Engineering and risk research—A strategic vision for extending USGS earthquake science to risk assessment and mitigation: U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1555, 19 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/cir1555.

ISSN: 2330-5703 (online)

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Table of Contents

  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Project Scope
  • Strategic Priorities
  • Research Activities and Growth Opportunities
  • Summary
  • References Cited
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Engineering and risk research—A strategic vision for extending USGS earthquake science to risk assessment and mitigation
Series title Circular
Series number 1555
DOI 10.3133/cir1555
Publication Date June 10, 2025
Year Published 2025
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston VA
Contributing office(s) Geologic Hazards Science Center - Seismology / Geomagnetism
Description iv, 19 p.
Country United States
Online Only (Y/N) Y
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