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  • White, A.
    Natural Hazards Observer, Volume 2, Number 3, March 1978.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., March 1978, 14 p.
    Keywords: Predictions; Lightning; Hazards; Hail; Flood control; Flood plains; Disaster preparedness; Emergency preparedness; Texas; Research; Government policies; Weather modification; Forecasting; Hurricanes; Warning systems; Planning; Newsletters; Coasts; Disaster relief; Disasters

  • Lutz, K. A.; Kiremidjian, A. S.
    Generalized Semi-Markov Process for Modeling Spatially and Temporally Dependent Earthquakes.
    National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA., cJuly 1993, 102 p.
    Keywords: Seismic hazards; Dynamic response; Earthquake engineering; Earthquakes; Faults (Geology); Site characterization; Earth movements; Forecasting; Markov processes; Structural geology; Mathematical models; Tectonics

  • Okrent, D.
    Alternative Risk Management Policies for State and Local Governments.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., June 1982, 173 p.
    Identifying Number(s): UCLA-ENG-8240
    Keywords: Hazards; Local government; Risk; State government; Earthquakes; Management; Government policies; Safety; Forecasting; Legal aspects

  • Mileti, D. S.; Hutton, J. R.; Sorensen, J. H.
    Earthquake Prediction Response and Options for Public Policy.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., cJanuary 1981, 165 p.
    Identifying Number(s): ISB/TEAM-31
    Keywords: ; Responses; Local government; Models; Earthquakes; Government policies; Behavior; Organizations; Forecasting

  • Gertstenberger, M.; Wiemer, S.; Jones, L.
    Real-Time Forecasts of Tomorrow's Earthquakes in California: A New Mapping Tool.
    January 2004, 44 p.
    Identifying Number(s): USGS/OFR-2004-1390
    Keywords: Earthquake clustering; United States Geological Survey (USGS); Earthquakes; Real time; Seismic phenomena; Hazard maps; Emergency response; Multi-model; Forecasting; California; Maps; Algorithm

  • Turner, R. H.; Nigg, J. M.; Paz, D. H.; Young, B. S.
    Community Response to Earthquake Threat in Southern California. Part Eight: Grass Roots Organization and Resistance.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science.; Geological Survey, Reston, VA., January 1981, 284 p.
    Keywords: Meetings; Emergency preparedness; Earthquakes; Communities; Behavior; Organizations; Public opinion; Forecasting; California; Attitudes; Warning systems; Disasters

  • Turner, R. H.; Nigg, J. M.; Paz, D. H.; Young, B. S.
    Community Response to Earthquake Threat in Southern California. Part Nine: Change and Stability in the Public Response.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science.; Geological Survey, Reston, VA., January 1980, 290 p.
    Keywords: ; Responses; Earthquakes; Communities; Behavior; Public opinion; Forecasting; California; Attitudes; Warning systems; Disasters

  • Turner, R. H.; Nigg, J. M.; Paz, D. H.; Young, B. S.
    Community Response to Earthquake Threat in Southern California. Part Two: The Media Response (Chapters One to Ten).
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science.; Geological Survey, Reston, VA., January 1980, 278 p.
    Keywords: ; Newsprint; Television broadcasting; Earthquakes; Evaluation; Communities; Behavior; Public opinion; Forecasting; California; Warning systems; Attitudes; Mass media; Radio broadcasting

  • Margerum, T.
    Earthquake Hazards and Local Government Liability.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science., June 1, 1979, 47 p.
    Keywords: Disasters; Statutes; Hazards; Tort law; Local government; Earthquakes; Liability law; Real property; Government policies; Forecasting; Safety; California; Warning systems; Property damage; Liabilities; Injuries; Damages; Legislation

  • Chrostowski, J. D.; Eguchi, R. T.; Hart, G. C.
    Building Losses from Natural Hazards: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., January 1978, 22 p.
    Keywords: Hazards; Buildings; Tsunamis; Expansive soils; Earthquakes; Computer applications; Landslides; Forecasting; Hurricanes; Tornadoes; Natural hazards; Floods