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What are some of the factors you should consider when assessing potential hazards for a particular area?

April 26, 2017area assessing factors hazards particular potential

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What are some of the factors you should consider when assessing potential hazards for a particular area?

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Proximity to active earthquake faults; Seismic history of the region (frequency of earthquake; time since last earthquake; Bldg. construction (type of bldg. and foundation; architectural layout; materials used; quality of workmanship; extent to which earthquake resistance was considered by the designer; local site conditions (type and condition of soil; slope of the land; fill material; geologic structure of the earth beneath; annual rainfall.