Earthquake zone
In seismology, a seismic zone or seismic belt is an area of seismicity potentially sharing a common cause. It may also be a region on a map for which a common areal rate of seismicity is assumed for the purpose of calculating probabilistic ground motions. An obsolete definition is a region on a map in which a common level of seismic design is required.[1]
A type of seismic zone is a Wadati–Benioff zone which corresponds with the down-going slab in a subduction zone.[2]
Examples
- Charlevoix Seismic Zone (Quebec, Canada)
- New Madrid Seismic Zone (Midwestern United States)
- South West Seismic Zone (Western Australia)
See also
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Geological Survey.
- ^ "What is a seismic zone, or seismic hazard zone? Where can I find information on seismic zones 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4? What seismic zone is location X in?". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2018-05-31.
- ^ "Benioff zone (seismic belt) – Britannica Online Encyclopedia". Britannica.com. Retrieved 2018-05-31.