Extreme Ground Motion Studies

Authors

John G. Anderson, University of Nevada, RenoFollow
James N. Brune, University of Nevada, RenoFollow
Amy J. Smiecinski, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Raymond E. Keeler, Cooperative Agreement Project DirectorFollow

Document Type

Technical Report

Publication Date

7-10-2006

Abstract

This project consists of two separate investigations into extreme ground motions due to seismic events. First, it includes field studies of geological formations that should put an upper bound on extreme ground motions that have happened at the site of the formations. The locations are critically selected to provide the most effective constraints possible on the validity of the probabilistic seismic hazard analysis for Yucca Mountain. Second, this project surveys recorded ground motions from around the world, and aims to draw general conclusions from these as to the conditions where extreme ground motions are observed.

Keywords

Earthquake hazard analysis; Earthquakes; Nevada – Yucca Mountain

Disciplines

Earth Sciences | Geophysics and Seismology

Language

English

Comments

Signatures have been redacted for privacy and security measures.

Report Document Identifier: SIP-UNR-049

Task: ORD-FY06-022

Repository Citation

Anderson, J. G., Brune, J. N., Smiecinski, A. J., Keeler, R. E. (2006). Extreme Ground Motion Studies.
Available at: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/yucca_mtn_pubs/108