An alternative approach based on a hybrid-empirical model is utilized to predict the ground-
motion relationship for eastern North America (ena). In this approach, a stochastic model is …

In this investigation, four scenarios were used to quantify the balance between the benefits
of levees for flood protection and their potential to increase flood risk using Hazards US Multi …

The evaluation of the potential impact of strong seismic events shortly after their occurrence
is a critical step to organise emergency response and consequently minimise the adverse …

This investigation was undertaken to assess the sensitivity of the Hazus-MH (v2. 0)
earthquake model to model parameters and to guide the selection of these parameters for …

Abstract Aotearoa New Zealand's national seismic network, GeoNet, administers Felt
Reports, including the Felt RAPID and Felt Detailed databases, which are being collected at …

A multi‐institutional research initiative, POLARIS, is providing scientists with unprecedented
opportunities to map Earth structure and assess earthquake hazards across Canada. By …

Near real-time estimates of ground shaking are important for a range of societal
applications, such as post-event damage estimates, prioritizing Building Safety Evaluations …

A shallow moderate earthquake of MN (Nuttli magnitude) 4.1 occurred near Sudbury,
Ontario, at 07: 22: 55 UTC (02: 22: 55 local time) on 29 November 2006. The event was …

Seismic disasters are sudden and unpredictable, often causing massive damage, casualties
and socioeconomic losses. Rapid and accurate determination of the scale and degree of …

Obtaining an accurate map of severely damaged areas immediately after an earthquake is a
high priority in China. Previous methods of map** these areas in the country have been …