Shake, Rattle and Map

摘要: Researchers at Stanford's Earthquake Engineering Institute are developing an innovative system that uses geographic information systems to predict earthquake damage. A case study shows how the significantly improves accuracy of conventional damage and loss scenarios. Recent large earthquakes in Northridge, Calif. Kobe, Japan caused billions dollars man-made structures greatly impacted surrounding economies. As urban populations expand into seismically threatened areas world, new methods for assessing, mitigating managing seismic risk built environment needed reduce losses future earthquakes.