Introduction: seismology and earthquake engineering in Mexico and Central and South America.
The results from seismological studies that are used by the engineering community are just one of the benefits obtained from research aimed at mitigating the earthquake hazard. In this issue of Earthquake Information Bulletin current programs in seismology and earthquake engineering, seismic networks, future plans and some of the cooperative programs with different internation organizations are described by Latin-American seismologists. The article describes the development of seismology in Latin America and the seismological interest of the OAS. -P.N.Chroston
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1982 |
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Title | Introduction: seismology and earthquake engineering in Mexico and Central and South America. |
Authors | A. F. Espinosa |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Earthquake Information Bulletin (USGS) |
Index ID | 70011440 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |