24.6.1. Hazard Mapping

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the epicentre?

   Hint

   Think about where an earthquake originates on the surface.

2. 2.

   Why are hazard maps important?

   Hint

   Consider how cities prepare for earthquakes.

3. 3.

   What does hazard mapping help to inform?

   • Political decisions
   • Building regulations
   • Marketing strategies

   Hint

   Think of where safety in buildings is prioritized.

4. 4.

   True or False: Seismic hazard zoning can improve public safety in earthquake-prone areas.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what zoning does for construction practices.

5. 5.

   Design a proposal for an urban area with a high seismic risk. Explain how hazard mapping could be integrated into safety measures.

   Hint

   Consider which structures should be prioritized and how they would be affected by earthquakes.

6. 6.

   Analyze the effectiveness of current seismic regulations in your region, using hazard maps as a reference point. What improvements would you suggest?

   Hint

   Focus on the latest seismic activity data in your analysis.