Mark Petersen
Mark Petersen is a Supervisory Research Geophysicist with the Earthquake Hazards Program.
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Revision of Time-Independent Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Maps for Alaska
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
Authors
Robert L. Wesson, Oliver S. Boyd, Charles S. Mueller, Charles G. Bufe, Arthur D. Frankel, Mark D. Petersen
Comparison of the historical record of earthquake hazard with seismic-hazard models for New Zealand and the continental United States
We compare the historical record of earthquake hazard experienced at 78 towns and cities (sites) distributed across New Zealand and the continental United States with the hazard estimated from the national probabilistic seismic-hazard (PSH) models for the two countries. The two PSH models are constructed with similar methodologies and data. Our comparisons show a tendency for the PSH models to sli
Authors
Mark W. Stirling, Mark D. Petersen
Evaluating fault rupture hazard for strike-slip earthquakes
We present fault displacement data, regressions, and a methodology to calculate in both a probabilistic and deterministic framework the fault rupture hazard for strike-slip faults. To assess this hazard we consider: (1) the size of the earthquake and probability that it will rupture to the surface, (2) the rate of all potential earthquakes on the fault (3) the distance of the site along and from t
Authors
Mark D. Petersen, Tianqing Cao, Tim Dawson, Arthur D. Frankel, Chris Wills, David P. Schwartz
ANSS, reducing the devastating effects of earthquakes
No abstract available.
Authors
Jill McCarthy, Stephen H. Hartzell, Mark D. Petersen
The Mw 7.7 Bhuj earthquake: Global lessons for earthquake hazard in intra-plate regions
The Mw 7.7 Bhuj earthquake occurred in the Kachchh District of the State of Gujarat, India on 26 January 2001, and was one of the most damaging intraplate earthquakes ever recorded. This earthquake is in many ways similar to the three great New Madrid earthquakes that occurred in the central United States in 1811-1812, An Indo-US team is studying the similarities and differences of these sequences
Authors
E. Schweig, J. Gomberg, Mark D. Petersen, M. Ellis, P. Bodin, L. Mayrose, B.K. Rastogi
Documentation for the 2002 update of the national seismic hazard maps
No abstract available.
Authors
Arthur D. Frankel, Mark D. Petersen, Charles S. Mueller, Kathleen M. Haller, Russell L. Wheeler, E. V. Leyendecker, Robert L. Wesson, Stephen C. Harmsen, Chris H. Cramer, David M. Perkins, Kenneth S. Rukstales
New USGS map shows where damaging earthquakes are most likely to occur in US
USGS scientists and our partners recently revealed the latest National Seismic Hazard Model, showing that nearly 75% of the United States could experience a damaging earthquake, emphasizing seismic hazards span a significant part of the country.
Science and Products
Filter Total Items: 66
Revision of Time-Independent Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Maps for Alaska
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
Authors
Robert L. Wesson, Oliver S. Boyd, Charles S. Mueller, Charles G. Bufe, Arthur D. Frankel, Mark D. Petersen
Comparison of the historical record of earthquake hazard with seismic-hazard models for New Zealand and the continental United States
We compare the historical record of earthquake hazard experienced at 78 towns and cities (sites) distributed across New Zealand and the continental United States with the hazard estimated from the national probabilistic seismic-hazard (PSH) models for the two countries. The two PSH models are constructed with similar methodologies and data. Our comparisons show a tendency for the PSH models to sli
Authors
Mark W. Stirling, Mark D. Petersen
Evaluating fault rupture hazard for strike-slip earthquakes
We present fault displacement data, regressions, and a methodology to calculate in both a probabilistic and deterministic framework the fault rupture hazard for strike-slip faults. To assess this hazard we consider: (1) the size of the earthquake and probability that it will rupture to the surface, (2) the rate of all potential earthquakes on the fault (3) the distance of the site along and from t
Authors
Mark D. Petersen, Tianqing Cao, Tim Dawson, Arthur D. Frankel, Chris Wills, David P. Schwartz
ANSS, reducing the devastating effects of earthquakes
No abstract available.
Authors
Jill McCarthy, Stephen H. Hartzell, Mark D. Petersen
The Mw 7.7 Bhuj earthquake: Global lessons for earthquake hazard in intra-plate regions
The Mw 7.7 Bhuj earthquake occurred in the Kachchh District of the State of Gujarat, India on 26 January 2001, and was one of the most damaging intraplate earthquakes ever recorded. This earthquake is in many ways similar to the three great New Madrid earthquakes that occurred in the central United States in 1811-1812, An Indo-US team is studying the similarities and differences of these sequences
Authors
E. Schweig, J. Gomberg, Mark D. Petersen, M. Ellis, P. Bodin, L. Mayrose, B.K. Rastogi
Documentation for the 2002 update of the national seismic hazard maps
No abstract available.
Authors
Arthur D. Frankel, Mark D. Petersen, Charles S. Mueller, Kathleen M. Haller, Russell L. Wheeler, E. V. Leyendecker, Robert L. Wesson, Stephen C. Harmsen, Chris H. Cramer, David M. Perkins, Kenneth S. Rukstales
New USGS map shows where damaging earthquakes are most likely to occur in US
USGS scientists and our partners recently revealed the latest National Seismic Hazard Model, showing that nearly 75% of the United States could experience a damaging earthquake, emphasizing seismic hazards span a significant part of the country.