Revision of Time-Independent Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Maps for Alaska
Open-File Report
2007-1043
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Abstract
We present here time-independent probabilistic seismic hazard maps of Alaska and the Aleutians for peak ground acceleration (PGA) and 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0 second spectral acceleration at probability levels of 2 percent in 50 years (annual probability of 0.000404), 5 percent in 50 years (annual probability of 0.001026) and 10 percent in 50 years (annual probability of 0.0021). These maps represent a revision of existing maps based on newly obtained data and assumptions reflecting best current judgments about methodology and approach. These maps have been prepared following the procedures and assumptions made in the preparation of the 2002 National Seismic Hazard Maps for the lower 48 States. A significant improvement relative to the 2002 methodology is the ability to include variable slip rate along a fault where appropriate. These maps incorporate new data, the responses to comments received at workshops held in Fairbanks and Anchorage, Alaska, in May, 2005, and comments received after draft maps were posted on the National Seismic Hazard Mapping Web Site. These maps will be proposed for adoption in future revisions to the International Building Code. In this documentation we describe the maps and in particular explain and justify changes that have been made relative to the 1999 maps.
We are also preparing a series of experimental maps of time-dependent hazard that will be described in future documents.
Suggested Citation
Wesson, R.L., Boyd, O.S., Mueller, C.S., Bufe, C.G., Frankel, A.D., and Petersen, M.D., 2007, Revision of Time-Independent Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Maps for Alaska (Version 1.0): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2007-1043, iv, 33 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20071043.
ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)
Study Area
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Revision of Time-Independent Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Maps for Alaska |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 2007-1043 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr20071043 |
| Edition | Version 1.0 |
| Year Published | 2007 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | Geological Survey (U.S.) |
| Contributing office(s) | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Description | iv, 33 p. |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |