Thailand Seismic Hazard Workshop - 2007 Completed

January 16-19, 2007 - Chulalongkorn University

January 16

Welcome (Mark Petersen, USGS; Prof. Panitan Lukkenaprasit, Chulalongkorn University)

Earthquake Geology

• Global and regional tectonics (Kathy Haller, USGS)
• Quaternary fault map of Thailand (1Suwith Kosuwan, Department of Mineral Resources)
• Characterization of active faults (Kathy Haller, USGS)

Seismology I (Basic Seismology)

• Observational seismology (Burin Wechbunthung, Seismological Bureau)
• Seismic sources (Charles Mueller, USGS)
• Ground motion characterization (Charles Mueller, USGS)
• Site effects (Charles Mueller, USGS)

January 17

Seismology II (Seismic Hazard Principles)

• Seismic source models (Mark Petersen, USGS)
• Ground motion prediction equations (Charles Mueller, Mark Petersen, USGS)

Seismology III (Seismic Hazard Analysis)

• Hazard methodology (Mark Petersen, Charles Mueller, USGS)
• Practice example (Mark Petersen, USGS)

January 18

USGS Seismic Hazard Codes (Mark Petersen, Charles Mueller, Kathy Haller, Nicolas Luco, USGS)

Engineering

• Ground motions for design (Nicolas Luco, USGS)
• Seismic risk/loss analysis (Nicolas Luco, USGS)

January 19

USAID Invitation and Welcome (Orestes Anastasia, USAID)

• Why are we developing new hazard maps for Thailand? (Prof. Panitan Lukkunaprasit)
• Issues in developing Thailand hazard maps (Mark Petersen, USGS) Wall Map
• Source Models
• Ground Motion
• Products (Mark Petersen, USGS)
• Wrap up

Closed session - Round Table Discussion

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