Essays about: "earthquake warning systems"

Found 1 essay containing the words earthquake warning systems.

  1. 1. Defining an Earthquake Intensity Based Method for a Rapid Earthquake Classification System

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Erik Bäckman; [2017]
    Keywords : Ground motions; earthquake intensity; earthquake warning systems; damage prediction; classification; Markrörelser; jordbävnings-intensitet; jordbävnings-varningssystem; skadeförutsägelse; klassificering;

    Abstract : Ground motions caused by earthquakes may be strong enough to cause destruction of infrastructure and possibly casualties. If such past destructive earthquakes are analysed, the gained information could be used to develop earthquake warning systems that predicts and possibly reduce the damage potential of further earthquakes. READ MORE