| Abstract: | The U.S. Geological Survey?s maps of earthquake shaking hazards provide information essential to creating and updating the seismic design provisions of building codes and insurance rates used in the United States. Periodic revisions of these maps incorporate the results of new research. Buildings, bridges, highways, and utilities built to meet modern seismic design provisions are better able to withstand earthquakes, not only saving lives but also enabling critical activities to continue with less disruption. These maps can also help people assess the hazard to their homes or places of work and can also inform insurance rates. |
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| ProdID: | 81109 |
| Citation Author: | Petersen, M. D.; Others |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Geological Survey (U.S.) |
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| Citation Month: | Apr |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | 4 p. |
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| Citation Publisher: | Geological Survey (U.S.) |
| Citation Series: | Fact Sheet |
| Citation Series Code: | FS |
| Citation Series Number: | 2008-3017 |
| Citation Search Results Text: | United States National Seismic Hazard Maps; 2008; FS; 2008-3017; Petersen, M. D.; Others |
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| Citation Year: | 2008 |
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| Text: | United States National Seismic Hazard Maps; 2008; FS; 2008-3017; Petersen, M. D.; Others |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/fs_2008_3017.jpg |
| URL (INDEX PAGE): | http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2008/3017/ |
| Date Other: | Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00 -0500 |
| Publisher: | Geological Survey (U.S.) |
