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Memphis Deterministic Seismic Hazard Map

Detailed Description

Deterministic seismic hazard map showing ground motions expected from a M7.7 earthquake located northwest of Memphis, on a fault coincident with the southern linear zone of modern seismicity. As above, motions are accelerations with oscillation periods of 1 second for the same area shown in the above inset map and include site amplification effects.

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Public Domain.