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The use of geologic and seismologic information to reduce earthquake Hazards in California

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Five examples illustrate how geologic and seismologic information can be used to reduce the effects of earthquakes Included are procedures for anticipating damage to critical facilities, preparing, adopting, or implementing seismic safety studies, plans, and programs, retrofitting highway bridges, regulating development in areas subject to fault-rupture, and strengthening or removing unreinforced masonry buildings. The collective effect of these procedures is to improve the public safety, health, and welfare of individuals and their communities.

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Kockelman, W.J., Campbell, C.C. The use of geologic and seismologic information to reduce earthquake Hazards in California. Environ. Geol. Water Sci 6, 67–78 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02509913

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