Author: George W. Housner

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Published: 2001-06

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 9780756710163

A key question that must be addressed in earthquake hazard reduction is: How much loss might a city or region experience from future earthquakes? The destructiveness of an earthquake depends on its size, its proximity, and the state of preparation. When all 3 are adverse they combine to produce a great disaster. This set of guidelines for a recommended loss estimation methodology includes: basic method; considerations of uncertainty; user needs; ground-shaking hazard; bldg. damage and losses; collateral hazards; damage and losses to special facilities and urban systems; indirect losses; rapid post-earthquake loss estimates; conclusions and recommendations; and references.