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Seismic Risk
Seismic Hazard in the French-Italian Alpine Regions
Where will the next major earthquake be?
When will it occur?
Seismic hazard is a description of the probability that an earthquake of
a given size will take place in a given time.
Vulnerability
Who will be affected by the next major earthquake?
Vulnerability is the description of the population, property, structures,
resources, and territory exposed to the effects of a hazard such as seismic
hazard.
Seismic Risk
What damage will result from the next major earthquake?
Seismic risk is a description of the risk linked to the possibility that
an earthquake occurs, and the foreseen consequences of such an event. This
may involve a description of the risk to the population (displacement,
injuries or deaths) as well as risk to structures (estimates of the capacity
of buildings to withstand shaking).
Seismic Risk Prevention
What can you do to help prevent any catastrophe
linked to earthquakes?
Activities that are undertaken to eliminate or reduce the risk and the
possible effects associated with an earthquake.
Last modified 2-Feb-1999
Email: jh@acri.fr