Seismic Hazard Map

Contents

1. Introduction

2. What is a seismic hazard map?
   2.1 Earthquake and ground motion
   2.2 Types of earthquakes
   2.3 Two types of seismic hazard maps

3.Seismic Hazard Maps for Specified Seismic Source Faults
   3.1 Types of maps and related information
   3.2 The interpretation of the map
         3.2.1 Conventional method and detailed method
         3.2.2 Comparison of several scenarios
   3.3 Methods of the map
   3.4 Utilization of the map
   3.5 Future tasks

4. Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Maps
   4.1 Types of maps and related information
         4.1.1 Maps of probability and intensity
         4.1.2 Maps of engineering bedrocks and ground surfaces
         4.1.3 Hazard curve and degree of influence
   4.2 The interpretation of the map
         4.2.1 Maps considering all earthquakes and maps separated by earthquake classification
         4.2.2 Map of probability of exceedance
         4.2.3 Map of intensity
   4.3 Methods of the map
         4.3.1 Probabilistic modeling of the occurrence No.1
         4.3.2 Probabilistic modeling of the occurrence No.2
   4.4 Utilization of the map
   4.5 Future tasks

5. Conclusion

Appendix
   Classification of earthquakes and active faults by the Headquarters for Earthquake Research Promotion

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