Open AccessReply [to “Comment on ‘Communicating with uncertainty: A critical issue with probabilistic seismic hazard analysis’” by R. M. W. Musson]
Author(s) -
Wang Zhenming,
Shi Baoping,
Keifer John D.,
Woolery Edward W.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
eos, transactions american geophysical union
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.316
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 2324-9250
pISSN - 0096-3941
DOI - 10.1029/2004eo240005
Subject(s) - probabilistic logic , hazard , seismic hazard , computer science , risk analysis (engineering) , actuarial science , seismology , econometrics , geology , economics , business , artificial intelligence , chemistry , organic chemistry
Musson's comments on our article are an example of myths and misunderstandings. We did not say that probabilistic seismic hazard analysis (PSHA) is a bad method, but we did say that it has some limitations that have significant implications. Our response to these comments follows.