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Seismic hazard in the Sannio-Matese area of Italy

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The assessment of seismic hazard at five selected sites in the Sannio-Matese region is based on the computer program SRAMSC. Owing to the extensive historical data base for the output parameter, the MSK intensiy is chosen. The seismicity model is made up of five narrow area seismic sources. Circular or elliptical macroseismic fields are assigned to individual sources. A generalized Kövesligethy equation is used for this purpose as the attenuation relationship. The study reveals similar and a rather high hazard at the sites at Benevento, Boiano, and Melfi, which are located in the zone of highest seismic activity. At the Pomigliano and Lucera sites, the assessed hazard is much lower.

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  1. Seismological Survey of Slovenia, Kersnikova 3, Ljubljana, Yugoslavia

    J. Lapajne

  2. Department of Civil Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Jamova 2, Ljubljana, Yugoslavia

    Z. Breška

  3. Seismological Survey of Slovenia, Kersnikova 3, Ljubljana, Yugoslavia

    M. Godec & M. Živčič

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Lapajne, J., Breška, Z., Godec, M. et al. Seismic hazard in the Sannio-Matese area of Italy. Nat Hazards 2, 363–385 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00127322

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