Seismic_zone

Seismic zone

Seismic zone

Area of seismicity potentially sharing a common cause

In seismology, a seismic zone or seismic belt is an area of seismicity potentially sharing a common cause. It may also be a region on a map for which a common areal rate of seismicity is assumed for the purpose of calculating probabilistic ground motions. An obsolete definition is a region on a map in which a common level of seismic design is required.[1]

Earthquake epicenters 1963–98

A type of seismic zone is a Wadati–Benioff zone which corresponds with the down-going slab in a subduction zone.[2]

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References

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Geological Survey.

  1. [1]
    "What is a seismic zone, or seismic hazard zone? Where can I find information on seismic zones 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4? What seismic zone is location X in?". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2018-05-31.
  2. [2]
    "Benioff zone (seismic belt) – Britannica Online Encyclopedia". Britannica.com. Retrieved 2018-05-31.


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