Probabilistic estimates of the seismic ground-motion hazard in western Saudi Arabia

Book · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1989

OSTI ID:6480488

Thenhaus, P C; Algermissen, S T; Perkins, D M; Hanson, S L; Diment, W H

Estimates of seismic horizontal ground acceleration and velocity having a 90 percent probability of nonexceedance in 100 yr in western Saudi Arabia indicate the highest relative levels of ground motion are expected in regions neighboring the Gulf of Aqaba and North Yemen. Estimated ground motions within the Arabia Shield are relatively low; whereas the central and northern coastal plan regions are characterized by intermediate-level ground-motion values that are governed by far-field effects of earthquakes in the central Red Sea Rift. The seismic hazard estimates were derived from regional seismic source zones that are based on interpretation relating potential seismic activity to the Precambrian through Tertiary structural framework of the region.

• OSTI ID: 6480488
• Resource Relation: Other Information: USGS Bulletin B1868; Related Information: List 969
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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