Double Jeopardy: Building Codes May Underestimate Risks Due to Multiple Hazards (2 of 2) (IMAGE)

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Double Jeopardy: Building Codes May Underestimate Risks Due to Multiple Hazards (2 of 2)

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National seismic hazards maps display earthquake ground motions for various probability levels across the United States. These maps are the basis for seismic design provisions of building codes, insurance rate structures, and land-use planning.

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US Geological Survey

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