A new analysis of earthquake rupture directivity provides essential insights for seismic hazard and risk assessments in urban ...

A new seismic study of Singapore could guide urban growth and renewable energy development in the coastal city nation, where ...

Cal Fire’s updated maps will add 1.4 million acres to zones requiring stricter fire safety regulations, including parts of San Joaquin County around Tracy and Mountain House. The new maps ...

ABSTRACT: The southern region of Saudi Arabia exhibits a distinct seismic profile shaped by the Red Sea Rift and local fault systems, necessitating rigorous seismic hazard evaluations and tailored ...

The city lies in Seismic Zone IV, a high-risk area, indicating a fairly high seismic risk, with expected earthquakes of magnitude 5-6 on the Richter scale, and the potential for stronger ones in the ...

Fortunately, no damage or injuries were reported. Delhi lies in Seismic Zone IV, making it vulnerable to future earthquakes. Despite 4.0 magnitude of earthquake, the tremors rattled parts of Delhi-NCR ...

Delhi falls in Seismic Zone IV, the second-highest risk category in India. This means it is prone to moderate to strong earthquakes, with potential magnitudes ranging from 5 to 7, and occasionally up ...

with the country divided into four seismic zones: Zone V: Most vulnerable to earthquakes of magnitude exceeding 8.0. Zone IV: High risk of earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 to 8.0. Zone III: Moderate risk ...

All three areas are in a very active zone called the “Ring of Fire,” where an average of over 1,500 large tremors happen every year - about 90% of the world’s quakes. However, there is another active ...