New Perspectives in the Definition/Evaluation of Seismic Hazard through Analysis of the Environmental Effects Induced by Earthquakes

Sabina Porfido,Giuliana Alessio,Rosa Nappi,Germana Gaudiosi

doi:10.3390/geosciences10020058

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Journal: Geosciences	Publication Date: Feb 4, 2020
Citations: 6	License type: CC BY 4.0

Affiliation: Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia

Abstract

The application of the Environmental Seismic Intensity (ESI) scale 2007 to moderate and strong earthquakes, in different geological context all over the word, highlights the importance of Earthquake Environmental Effects (EEEs) for the assessment of seismic hazards. This Special Issue “New Perspectives in the Definition/Evaluation of Seismic Hazard through Analysis of the Environmental Effects Induced by Earthquakes” presents a collection of scientific contributions that provide a sample of the state-of-the-art in this field. Moreover the collected papers also analyze new data produced with multi-disciplinary and innovative methods essential for development of new seismic hazard models.

Highlights

The application of the Environmental Seismic Intensity (ESI) scale 2007 to moderate and strong earthquakes, in different geological context all over the word, highlights the importance of Earthquake Environmental Effects (EEEs) for the assessment of seismic hazards
Environmental Effects Induced by Earthquakes” presents a collection of scientific contributions that provide a sample of the state-of-the-art in this field
The primary environmental effects induced by earthquakes such as surface faulting, regional uplift, and subsidence, as well as the secondary effects such as tsunami, liquefaction, ground failure, and landslides (sensu Environmental Seismic Intensity (ESI) 2007 scale) [1], must be considered for a more correct and complete evaluation of seismic hazard, at both regional and local scales