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Allen, T. I.; Wald, D. J.
Topographic Slope as a Proxy for Seismic Site-Conditions (V(sub s)(sup 30)) and Amplification Around the Globe.
January 2007, 76 p.
Identifying Number(s): USGS/OFR-2007-1357
Keywords: Dramatic effects; Global Earthquakes; Ground shaking; Prompt Assessment of Global Earthquakes for Response (PAGER); Seismic site conditions; Surficial geology; Built environment; Alert system; Local communitiesEarle, P. S.; Wald, D. J.; Jaiswal, K. S.; Allen, T. I.; Hearne, M. G.
Prompt Assessment of Global Earthquakes for Response (PAGER): A System for Rapidly Determining the Impact of Earthquakes Worldwide.
January 2009, 18 p.
Identifying Number(s): USGS-OFR-2009-1131
Keywords: Global impact; Prompt Assessment of Global Earthquakes for Response (PAGER); US Geological Survey (USGS); Earthquake analysis tools; Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS); Assessment tools; Regional networks; Earthquakes; Potential societal impactAllen, T. I.; Wald, D. J.
Evaluation of Ground-Motion Modeling Techniques for Use in Global ShakeMap--A Critique of Instrumental Ground-Motion Prediction Equations, Peak Ground Motion to Macroseismic Intensity Conversions, and Macroseismic Intensity Predictions in Different Tectonic Settings.
January 2009, 122 p.
Identifying Number(s): USGS-OFR-2009-1047
Keywords: Ground-motion modeling; Mapping; Instruments; Ground-Motion Datasets; Qualitative uncertainty assignments; ShakeMaps; Figures; Instrumental Ground-Motion Predictions; Evauations; Peak Ground-Motion-to-Intensity Relations; Ground motion estimation; Macroseismic intensity prediction equations; Tectonic settings; Earthquake Source Parameters and Distance Metrics; Shallow crusts; Subduction zones; Earthquakes