P. L. Gori 1990 <div class="page" data-page-number="10" data-loaded="true"></div><div class="page" data-page-number="11" data-loaded="true"><div class="textLayer"><span>Translation and transfer of complex scientific and engineering </span><span>studies to nontechnical users are necessary for their use in reducing </span><span>earthquake hazards in Utah. Three elements are needed for effective </span><span>translation: </span><span>likelihood of occurrence, location, and severity of </span><span>potential hazards. Several examples of translated information for Utah </span><span>are described and illustrated. Three elements are needed for effective </span><span>transfer to nontechnical users: delivery, assistance, and encouragement. </span><span>Numerous examples of transfer techniques in Utah are described and </span><span>illustrated. The importance of evaluating and revising earthquake-hazard </span><span>reduction programs and their components is emphasized. Over thirty </span><span>evaluations of various natural-hazard reduction programs and techniques </span><span>are introduced.</span></div><div class="textLayer"><span><br data-mce-bogus="1"></span></div><div class="textLayer"><span>This report was prepared for research managers, funding sources, and evaluators of the Utah earthquake-hazard reduction program who are concerned about effectiveness. It provides an overview of the Utah program for those researchers, engineers, planners, and decisionmakers --public and private -- who are committed to reducing human casualties, property damage, and interruptions of socioeconomic systems.</span></div></div> application/pdf 10.3133/ofr90225 en U.S. Geological Survey Assessment of regional earthquake hazards and risk along the Wasatch Front, Utah; Volume IV reports