USGS national seismic hazard mapping project workshop

The United States Geological Survey’s National Seismic Hazard Mapping Project is in the process of updating the seismic hazard maps during 2012-2013. As a part of this process, they will hold a public ground motion workshop on December 12-13, 2012 in the International House at University of California, Berkeley.

Preliminary Agenda

The workshop discussion will focus on published ground motion models for earthquakes within active crustal areas, stable continental regions, and subduction zones.

Other related events

For the convenience of attendees, note that this two day workshop immediately follows the NGA-East Working Meeting on Simulations.

Event fee

Free of charge

Target audience

All interested parties are encouraged to participate in this important workshop that will influence future building codes for the U.S.

All attendees are invited to participate during the discussion sessions. On Thursday afternoon, we welcome short presentations from interested individuals on outlined topics. You may bring a maximum of three slides to the meeting (alternatively, you can email your slides to sanazr128@yahoo.com prior to the meeting).

How to register

Advance registration is required. The registration for this event is now closed. For more information, contact the Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center at peer_center@berkeley.edu

Participants who registered for remote attendance will receive the web and phone information via e-mail the week before the event.