Open AccessSeismic survey probes urban earthquake hazards in Pacific Northwest
Author(s) -
Fisher M. A.,
Brocher T. M.,
Hyndman R. D.,
Trehu A. M.,
Weaver C. S.,
Creager K. C.,
Crosson R. S.,
Parsons T.,
Cooper A. K.,
Mosher D.,
Spence G.,
Zelt B. C.,
Hammer P. T.,
ten Brink U.,
Pratt T. L.,
Miller K. C.,
Childs J. R.,
Cochrane G. R.,
Chopra S.,
Walia R.
Publication year - 1999
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 - 10.1029/99eo00011
Subject(s) - seismology , sound (geography) , geology , urban seismic risk , seismic survey , government (linguistics) , natural hazard , multidisciplinary approach , oceanography , seismic hazard , political science , linguistics , philosophy , law
A multidisciplinary seismic survey earlier this year in the Pacific Northwest is expected to reveal much new information about the earthquake threat to U.S. and Canadian urban areas there. A disastrous earthquake is a very real possibility in the region. The survey, known as the Seismic Hazards Investigation in Puget Sound (SHIPS), engendered close cooperation among geologists, biologists, environmental groups, and government agencies. It also succeeded in striking a fine balance between the need to prepare for a great earthquake and the requirement to protect a coveted marine environment while operating a large airgun array.