Geology Weekly 5050: Dr. Deborah Smith, Carnegie Institution of Washington

DateFebruary 15, 2013Time3:00 - 4:00 pm
LocationBSB E231
DescriptionMaximum Magnitude Earthquake Assessment

There are several issues with the standard method of calculating the maximum magnitude possible for an earthquake. By interweaving aspects of three major research areas in geophysics, suggestions are made for developing the next generation probabilistic seismic hazard maps‘ estimates of maximum magnitude.
PublisherDepartment of Geology
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