[CEUS-earthquake-hazards] New USGS fact sheet on Memphis hazard maps

[Eugene S Schweig]

Hi all,

There is a newly published USGS fact sheet number FS 2005-3142, "Urban 
Seismic Hazard Mapping for Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee," avaliable 
online.  You can go to it directly at:

http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2005/3142/

or access it through the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program fact sheet page 
along with others at:

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/resources/productsPublications.php?catID=4

A brief description of the Fact Sheet:  Earthquakes cannot be predicted, 
but scientists can forecast how strongly the ground is likely to shake as 
a result of an earthquake. Seismic hazard maps provide one way of 
conveying such forecasts. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which 
produces seismic hazard maps for the Nation, is now engaged in developing 
more detailed maps for vulnerable urban areas. The first set of these maps 
is now available for Memphis, Tennessee.

Thanks!


Buddy Schweig
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Eugene Schweig
Central and Eastern U.S. Coordinator
Earthquake Hazards Program Office
U.S. Geological Survey

address: 
U.S. Geological Survey                                     (901) 678-4974
3876 Central Ave., Ste. 2                        Fax: (901) 678-4897
MEMPHIS, TN  38152-3050
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