The phrase
"seismic hazard" refers to the potential danger or risk that earthquakes pose to a specific area. It is a measure of how likely and impactful earthquakes can be in terms of causing damage and harm to people, buildings, and infrastructure.
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Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«seismic»
«hazard»
Sentences with «seismic hazard»
- The new model has already been used to update the state's seismic hazard maps, which in turn will inform the engineering of buildings and other important infrastructure. (sciencemag.org)
- For seismic hazard assessment, the study of ground motion is where the rubber meets the road. (newscientist.com)
- Develop and implement earthquake forecasting to provide communities with information on how seismic hazards change with time. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
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