Usage of Geological Features in Seismic Hazard Evaluation- A Critical Review of Various Methods
Keywords:
Seismic hazard evaluation, Geologic tools, Earthquakes, Weaker zonesAbstract
Seismic hazard analysis represents an evaluation of the probability that an area will be affected by the potential earthquakes generated at a given distances and during future time intervals. In recent decades, significant investigations are done to find the possibility that a region will be subjected to potential earthquakes, produced within the area or from some distances and also the possibility of future seismicity. This paper presents a comprehensive review of various research works, where geologic tools used for seismic hazard evaluation. An attempt has been made to discuss the usage of numerous morphometric parameters in seismic hazard analysis by identifying the nearby active weaker zones. Finally, some important conclusions and the suggestions for future directions of research in this area are presented. It is felt that this review paper will serve the interests of all the academicians, researchers and engineers involved in the seismic hazard evaluation.
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