› › Assessment Of Regional Earthquake Hazards And Risk Along The Wasatch Front Utah










Homebuyers Guide to Earthquake Hazards in Utah

Author : Sandra N. Eldredge

Publisher : Utah Geological Survey

Page : 32 pages

File Size : 11,36 MB

Release : 1996-11

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1557913862

Get eBook

Book Description

Large, damaging earthquakes can happen in many parts of Utah. Therefore, when choosing where to live in this state, we should be aware of the earthquake risk. It is important to know what potential earthquake hazards exist in an area, and what action we can take to reduce the earthquake risk to ourselves and our families. This brochure introduces homebuyers and others to earthquake hazards so that informed choices can be made when selecting homes, building sites, or hazard-reduction measures.





Applications of Research from the U.S. Geological Survey Program, Assessment of Regional Earthquake Hazards and Risk Along the Wasatch Front, Utah

Author : Paula Gori

Publisher :

Page : 180 pages

File Size : 22,49 MB

Release : 1993

Category : Earthquake hazard analysis

ISBN :

Get eBook

Book Description

This report documents how pertinent information about earthquake hazards along the Wasatch Front, Utah, was transferred to researchers, public officials, design professionals, land-use planners, and emergency managers as part of the U.S. Geological Survey's effort to mitigate the effects of earthquake hazards.