America's faulty earthquake plans

Journal Article · Sun Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1989 · Mechanical Engineering; (USA)

OSTI ID:5356332

Rosen, J

In this article, the author discusses the liklihood of major earthquakes in both the western and eastern United States as well as the level of preparedness of each region of the U.S. for a major earthquake. Current technology in both earthquake-resistance design and earthquake detection is described. Governmental programs for earthquake hazard reduction are outlined and critiqued.

• OSTI ID: 5356332
• Journal Information: Mechanical Engineering; (USA), Vol. 111:10; ISSN 0025-6501
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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58 GEOSCIENCES
29 ENERGY PLANNING
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EARTHQUAKES
FORECASTING
USA
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ENVIRONMENT
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HAZARDS
SAFETY
NORTH AMERICA
SEISMIC EVENTS
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