Earthquakes

Overview Liquefaction is a phenomenon that is caused by earthquake shaking. Wet sand can become liquid-like when strongly shaken. The liquefied sand may flow and the ground may move and crack, causing damage to surface structures and underground utilities.

March 7-8, 2018Newark, CARisk Management Solutions Headquarters The following links are to PDF versions of the workshop presentations. All workshop participants have granted permission to post their presentations. If you prefer, you can download all of the presentations in one Zip file (48.3 MB).

Staff and collaborators on the National Seismic Hazard Model Team

Details about the New Madrid, Missouri Earthquakes.

Release Date: SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 Two of the first questions that come to mind for anyone who just felt an earthquake are, “Will there be another one?” and “Will it be larger?”.

List of ANSS depot supported equipment.

A list of geophysiscs institutions around the world.