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4. Modified Mercalli Intensity hazards

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Publication Date
Validity Begins
2018

Citation

Rukstales, K.S., and Petersen, M.D., 2019, Data Release for 2018 Update of the U.S. National Seismic Hazard Model: U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P9WT5OVB.

Summary

Peak ground acceleration ground motion values for 50, 10, and 2 percent probability of exceedance in 50 years are converted to equivalent modified Mercalli intensity using the relationships of Worden and others (2012). Values are for NEHRP site class B/C with a Vs30 = 760 m/s.

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Point of Contact :
Kenneth S Rukstales
Originator :
Kenneth S Rukstales, Mark D Petersen
Data Owner :
Earthquake Hazards Program
Publisher :
U.S. Geological Survey
Distributor :
U.S. Geological Survey - ScienceBase
SDC Data Owner :
Earthquake Hazards Program
USGS Mission Area :
Natural Hazards

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MMI_50_10_and_2PctIn50Yrs.xml
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MMI_50_10_and_2PctIn50Yrs.pdf
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MMI_50_10_and_2PctIn50Yrs.csv
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