Hazard Maps for 1996
National, California/Nevada and Central and Eastern U.S.
Printed color versions of the NATIONAL (Open-File Report 97-131) and CALIFORNIA / NEVADA (Open-File Report 97-130) 1996 Seismic Hazard Maps are now available.
The maps are approximately 3' in size. See USGS Earthquake Maps for information on ordering.
To view and print the PDF files from your browser, download, (free), the
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
To view and print the postscript files from your browser, download, (free), the
SW utility. Condensed versions of the maps may be downloaded from the
Anonymous FTP area.
| There are 12 maps for each region | |
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(PE = probability of exceedance, PGA = peak ground acceleration, SA = spectral acceleration): |
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10% PE in 50 years, PGA 5% PE in 50 years, PGA 2% PE in 50 years, PGA |
10% PE in 50 years, 0.2 sec SA 5% PE in 50 years, 0.2 sec SA 2% PE in 50 years, 0.2 sec SA |
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10% PE in 50 years, 0.3 sec SA 5% PE in 50 years, 0.3 sec SA 2% PE in 50 years, 0.3 sec SA |
10% PE in 50 years, 1.0 sec SA 5% PE in 50 years, 1.0 sec SA 2% PE in 50 years, 1.0 sec SA |
Although these maps have been used by the U.S. Geological Survey, no warranty, expressed or implied is made by the USGS as to the accuracy of the maps and related material nor shall the fact of distribution constitute any such warranty, and no responsibility is assumed by the USGS in connection therewith.
