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Seismic risk maps

January 1, 1974

What is the possibility that an earthquake will occur near you? Have you ever wondered what the chances were that an earthquake could affect you at home or at work? Perhaps you are planning to move to a part of the country subject to frequent earthquakes. How do you determine the relative likelihood that an earthquake will cause damage at a particular place.  

Publication Year 1974
Title Seismic risk maps
Authors David M. Perkins
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Earthquake Information Bulletin (USGS)
Index ID 70169209
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse