Open AccessProbabilistic determination of seismic loads and prediction of earthquakes in northeastern region of India
Author(s) -
A. C. Khazanchi,
T. K. Dutta,
U. C. Kalita,
M. M. Saikia
Publication year - 1979
Publication title -
mausam
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.243
H-Index - 12
ISSN - 0252-9416
DOI - 10.54302/mausam.v30i2.3030
Subject(s) - seismology , earthquake prediction , probabilistic logic , geology , urban seismic risk , earthquake scenario , seismic microzonation , seismic hazard , statistics , mathematics
Seismic loads are significant design factor in areas subject to earthquakes. The phenomenon of earthquake is such that design loads cannot be estimated straight away through a deterministic approach. Statistical approach to problem including prediction of earthquake is discussed.