Examples of the use of geologic and seismologic information for earthquake-hazard reduction in southern California
The report illustrates some of the range and types of applications of geologic and seismologic information used by planners and decisionmakers to reduce earthquake hazards in Southern California. Included among the users are State legislators, State agencies, county planning commissioners, county board supervisors, mayors, councilpersons, engineers, building inspectors, and real-estate sellers. The examples affect on entire State, a metropolitan region, a 2740 square-mile (7097 km/sup 2/) county, a city of almost 3 million people, and individual lots and acreages offered for sale. Each example contains a summary of the problems or needs faced by the users, the Earth-science information used or available, the specific action taken, the methods and procedures used to carry out each action, and brief comments on the impact of each plan or decision and its adaptation for earthquake-hazard reduction by other users. 72 references, 12 figures.
- Research Organization:
- Geological Survey, Denver, CO (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6806452
- Report Number(s):
- USGS-OFR-83-82; ON: TI84901198
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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