PAHRUMP REGIONAL PLANNING DISTRICT MASTER PLAN 2010
|
|
- Bryce Lee
- 5 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 CHAPTER TWENTY SEISMIC SAFETY PLAN (This Plan is from the 1999 Pahrump Regional Planning District Master Plan) Pursuant to NRS , this topic consists of an identification and appraisal of seismic hazards such as susceptibility to surface ruptures from faulting, to ground shaking or to ground failures. The RPC may develop a seismic safety element after implementation of the Master Plan. The purpose of this section "consists of an identification and appraisal of seismic hazards such as Susceptibility to surface ruptures from faulting, to ground shaking or to ground failures." This section will present the Goals and policy of Nye County as it relates to the geologic hazards of earthquakes and land subsidence. EARTHQUAKES Seismic activity in Nye County has been and is related to man-made and natural causes. Manmade seismic activity has resulted from underground nuclear testing. It was generally of short duration with the only effect being minor inconvenience to those that experienced the tremor. There is no evidence that any structural damage to local buildings has resulted from nuclear testing. Natural causes of seismic activity are due to shifts in the earth s crust or tectonic faulting. Tectonic faulting results from the separation or movement of part of the earth s crust in relation to another. These faults resulted from earth movement that occurred in the middle to late Pleistocene era (1.5 million years ago) and traverse the county in a north-south trending series that created the basin/ valley arrangement of the state (Figure 19.1). A good example of a major active fault is the San Andreas Fault running up the coast of California from San Diego to San Francisco. Movement along this fault has resulted in numerous costly earthquakes such as Loma Prieta and Huntridge. Major earthquake activity in Nevada is concentrated along a series of faults extending in a northerly direction from the Owen s Valley in California to Winnemucca, with the greatest activity in the Reno-Winnemucca-Tonopah triangle (Figures 19.2 and 19.3). July 21, 2010 Version Page 140
2 There is also potential danger due to liquefaction, an earthquake hazard where the support capabilities of the ground give way during intense shaking. Liquefaction occurs when seismic waves pass through saturated granular soil, distorting its granular structure and causing some of the empty spaces between granules to collapse. Liquefaction causes lateral spreads (horizontal movements of commonly 10 to 15 feet, but up to 100 feet), flow failures (massive flows of soil or slides, typically hundreds of feet, but up to 12 miles), and loss of bearing strength (soil deformations causing structures to settle or tip), all causing severe damage to property. The effects of earthquake waves at the surface can be measured using the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) Scale, which consists of arbitrary rankings based on observed effects, or the more common Richter Magnitude Scale, a mathematical basis that expresses the effects of an event in magnitude (M). The first recorded earthquake in Nye County occurred on December 20, 1932, at Cedar Mountain. This earthquake was recorded as a severe MMI XII event. Over 20 years later, a moderate MMI VI earthquake was recorded on July 6, 1954, in Gabbs. Only six months later, on December 16, 1954, an MMI IX earthquake was felt in Beatty. In recent years, the Little Skull Mountain earthquake (M 5.6 on the Richter Scale) occurred at the Nevada Test Site on June 29, This earthquake, the largest ever recorded at the site, is thought to have been triggered by an M 7.0 earthquake that occurred in Landers, California, 24 hours earlier. On August 1, 1999, an M 5.7 earthquake occurred near Scotty s Junction, 34 miles northwest of Beatty. Although it was reported that the area at the epicenter shook quite hard, no reports of significant damage or injuries were reported in this relatively unpopulated area. Repeated, clustered, low-magnitude (Magnitude less than 4.0) earthquakes are often recorded along the Rock Valley fault zone in the Nevada Test Site. Nye County is characterized by parallel mountain ranges and valleys, bounded by normal-slip faults. There are 270 known normal-slip faults within Nevada, with several relatively small (12- to 24-mile-long) faults within and around Nye County. Figure 19.4 shows the location of the faults in Nye County. Although relatively small in size, these fault zones are capable of delivering M earthquakes. Documented faults in this area include Rocky Valley, Pahranagat, Cane Spring, Timpahute, Frenchman Mountain, Whitney Mesa, Cashman, Decatur, Eglington, and West Charleston. In addition, larger faults, such as the 60-mile Pahrump Valley fault (potential M ) located in southern Pahrump Valley and the 71-mile Death Valley Fault (potential M ) and 11 l-mile Furnace Greek Fault (potential M ) in Death Valley pose great seismic hazards to Nye County. Additionally, Nye County is susceptible to background earthquakes, which are not linked to any known fault and do not rupture at the surface, as well as earthquake sequences and earthquakes caused by subsurface faults. July 21, 2010 Version Page 141
3 Although Nye County has not been a priority for seismic monitoring, studies prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) suggest that a Northridge-sized M 6.5 or greater earthquake will occur in the Las Vegas metro area (including Nye County) once every 300 years. Pahrump-area historical earthquake activity is below Nevada state average. It is 222% greater than the overall U.S. average. Figure 19.5 shows the location of the faults in the valley. Table 19.a describes the recorded seismic activity in the area since Seismic Activity Since 1972 Time Date Magnitude Distance from Pahrump 10:00 6/29/ mi. 15:15 2/28/ :00 6/13/ :30 10/12/ :06 8/1/ :00 4/4/ TABLE 19.A LAND SUBSIDENCE In the southwestern United States, agricultural and urban areas that depend on groundwater pumping are prone to land subsidence. Land subsidence, or the lowering of the earth s surface, can be due to man-made processes such as ground water pumping or natural causes. Land subsidence occurs when declining water levels lead to compaction of subsurface soils and bedrock as water is extracted. A lesser amount of subsidence occurs with the recoverable compression of course-grained sands and gravel deposits. A common resultant feature that accompanies and is evidence of subsidence is earth fissures, which are tension cracks in the sediment above the water table. The two causes of subsidence are grouped into two categories: endogenic and exogenic subsidence. Endogenic subsidence occurs within the earth and is due to tectonism, volcanism, and continental drift. Exogenic subsidence occurs mainly at the earth s surface and can result from natural causes as well as induced by the activities of man. Basically, Exogenic subsidence is basically the result of a loss of support. There are three processes that could result in a loss of support. First, loss of support can be caused by fluid extraction as in the case of groundwater withdrawal. Second, loss of support on a regional in scale can be caused by an increase of loading from the weight July 21, 2010 Version Page 142
4 of a body of water such as a lake. A third process (hydro-compaction) that could cause a loss of support is the adding water to, or saturating, of a collapsible soil that has a loose grain structure. Groundwater withdrawal is thought to be the most common reason for localized ground subsidence as found in the San Joaquin Valley, California; Central Arizona; Denver, Colorado; London, England and Osaka, Japan. Groundwater withdrawal is also the primary factor in localized subsidence in Pahrump Valley. It is important to understand the distinction between fault movement and fissure movement. Fault movement is associated with the release of natural forces, while fissure movement is associated with hydraulically driven forces associated with groundwater withdrawal. Fissures tend to occur near faults for very good reasons, but what causes fissure movement is very different from what causes fault movement. Thus, one can understand why exploring the causes of groundwater withdrawal related fissures and possibly discovering a method of making accurate predictions about when and where they should occur is very important to Nye County. The results of this study should provide a significant management tool for government agencies, public utilities and private industry in order to avoid or mitigate the potential hazards of subsidence. Land subsidence has been documented in Nye County since the early 1980s, when fissures in the Town of Pahrump were first observed and mapped. However, land subsidence most likely began to occur in the mid to late 1950s, when the rate of pumped water for irrigated land began to exceed the perennial yield of the aquifer. Land subsidence has been documented at 14 USGS and Nevada Department of Transportation Pahrump Valley monument stations from 1981 to During this period, many homes in the Pahrump Valley have displayed subsidence failure including cracked and uneven foundations and cement pads. Four large fissures (approximately one mile long) are present to the south and southeast of the Town of Pahrump. The greatest degree of subsidence has occurred in three major areas of Pahrump: the southern portion of town, along SR 160, and in the area of the western fissure. 14 monument stations placed around the valley have shown subsidence to range from 1 inch to 18 inches over the past 24 years. Because there is no source of artificial recharge for the Pahrump Valley aquifer, this problem may become more severe if overdrafting as a practice continues or grows. Mitigation measures include the review of building plans for geologic hazards, the requirement of a soils engineering report for non-residential development plans, and a geo-technical investigation report on any housing development within 500 feet of a documented fault or fissure. These measures can be incorporated in the current plot / site plan review process currently being conducted by county staff. Nye County could develop policy that would include, but not be limited to, discouraging development where seismic problems cannot be mitigated and amendments to the Land Use Plan to properly reclassify those areas unsuitable for development because of July 21, 2010 Version Page 143
5 geologic conditions. A subsidence district could be designated so monitoring can be conducted and mitigation measures determined and carried out when necessary. Beginning with the data available and in cooperation with the other neighboring governments and agencies, the county should begin to maintain and periodically update maps of documented areas of collapsible soils, subsidence, faulting and fissuring. The County should make available to the public information concerning documented areas of seismic hazard, subsidence, and poor soil conditions. SUMMARY Seismic activity in Nye County has had significance in a geologic sense and in geologic time. Current building practices have been adequate to withstand seismic activity both man-induced through nuclear testing and natural from earthquakes. Research intending to update local seismic information may result in more stringent building standards. The pivotal issue in the valley is dealing with certain geologic deposits that are susceptible to horizontal movement and fissuring that may cause structural damage to buildings. The subsidence problem will continue to occur as long as groundwater withdrawal exceeds annual recharge, natural or injected. The most damaging result will be the spreading of existing fissures and the likely formation of new ones. These phenomena will make such things as the enforcement of adequate construction regulations necessary. It will also require consideration of land use density restrictions on susceptible geographic areas. Efforts to stabilize groundwater withdrawal practices should be prioritized locally and through State level legislation. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES- SEISMIC SAFETY The following Goals, Objectives, and Policies are proposed to implement the purposes of this Element. Goal : Reduce the possibility of damage and losses due to earthquakes. Objective 1- Nye County protect existing assets, as well as any future development, from the effects of earthquakes. Policy 1- Continue to enforce the Uniform Building Code (UBC) provisions pertaining to grading and construction relative to seismic hazards. Policy 2- Continue to enforce UBC requirements for addressing liquefaction potential in the design of structures. Policy 3- Implement an Unreinforced Masonry (URM) building program that determines the structural safety of critical facilities, and retrofit buildings, if necessary. July 21, 2010 Version Page 144
6 Policy 4- Develop and provide managers of mobile home parks with information on how to improve the seismic performance of mobile homes. Policy 5- Encourage utility companies to evaluate the seismic risk to their highpressure transmission pipelines and implement mitigation measures, such as automatic shut-off valves The purpose of these policies is to protect life and property from the effects of earthquakes. Goal : Reduce the possibility of damage and losses due to land subsidence. Objective 1- Nye County protect existing assets, as well as new development, from land subsidence. Policy 1- Develop and adopt setbacks from mapped faults to help mitigate future fissure losses. Policy 2- Support an ordinance that will ensure effective withdrawal of groundwater that will not precede or exacerbate subsidence. The purpose of these polices is protect life and property from the effects of land subsidence. Implementation Actions The following actions will implement the above policies. By 2012, develop G1S maps of geologic hazards. By 2012, develop a Water withdrawal/ subsidence Ordinance. July 21, 2010 Version Page 145
7 Figure 19.1 July 21, 2010 Version Page 146
8 FIGURE 19.2 July 21, 2010 Version Page 147
9 FIGURE 19.3 July 21, 2010 Version Page 148
10 PAHRUMP REGIONAL PLANNING DISTRICT MASTER PLAN 2010 FIGURE 19.4 July 21, 2010 Version Page 149
11 FIGURE 19.5 July 21, 2010 Version Page 150
4.5 GEOLOGY, SOILS AND SEISMICITY
4.5 This section summarizes information on geology, soils and seismic hazards, and mineral resources in the Truckee area, as well as potential area-wide geologic hazards and regional seismic characteristics
More informationEarthquake Hazards in Douglas County
Earthquake Hazards in Douglas County Craig M. depolo Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Nevada Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee August 9, 2012 Earthquake Truths The consequences of bad earthquakes
More information9. GEOLOGY, SOILS, AND MINERALS
June 28, 2018 Page 9-1 9. GEOLOGY, SOILS, AND MINERALS This EIR chapter describes the existing geological, soil, and mineral conditions in the planning area. The chapter includes the regulatory framework
More informationDynamic Crust Regents Review
Name Dynamic Crust Regents Review Base your answers to questions 1 through 3 on the table below, which lists the location of some earthquakes, their Richter magnitude, and their year of occurrence. Data
More information4.5 GEOLOGY AND SOILS
4.5.1 Setting 4.5 GEOLOGY AND SOILS a. Regional Geology. The is located in the south central Santa Cruz Mountains in the heart of the Central Coast ranges of California. This is a seismically active region
More informationNew USGS Maps Identify Potential Ground- Shaking Hazards in 2017
New USGS Maps Identify Potential Ground- Shaking Hazards in 2017 New USGS Maps Identify Potential Ground-Shaking Hazards in 2017 The central U.S. faces continued hazards from human-induced earthquakes
More informationappendix e: geologic and seismic hazards
appendix e: geologic and seismic hazards CONTENTS: E-2 Fault Rupture E-3 Ground Shaking E-5 Seismic Ground Deformation E-5 Liquification E-6 Seismically Induces Landslide E-6 Landslide Hazard E The following
More informationEarthquakes. Earthquake Magnitudes 10/1/2013. Environmental Geology Chapter 8 Earthquakes and Related Phenomena
Environmental Geology Chapter 8 Earthquakes and Related Phenomena Fall 2013 Northridge 1994 Kobe 1995 Mexico City 1985 China 2008 Earthquakes Earthquake Magnitudes Earthquake Magnitudes Richter Magnitude
More informationSECTION 3. Housing. EAppendix E GEOLOGIC AND SEISMIC HAZARDS
SECTION 3 Housing EAppendix E GEOLOGIC AND SEISMIC HAZARDS E-2 Housing Commission Attachment B Appendix E Geologic and Seismic Hazards The following definitions provide a more comprehensive discussion
More information4.9 GEOLOGY AND SOILS
4.9 GEOLOGY AND SOILS 4.9.1 EXISTING CONDITIONS TOPOGRAPHY AND RELIEF Zone 40 is located in the central portion of Sacramento County. The topography of the county is represented by three physiographic
More information3.8 Geology/Soils. Environmental Setting. Topography. Geology and Soils
3.8 Geology/Soils This section examines whether implementation of the 2004 Land Use Mobility Elements, Zoning Code Revisions, and Central District Specific Plan the will expose people or structures to
More informationDowntown Anchorage Seismic Risk Assessment & Land Use Regulations to Mitigate Seismic Risk
Prepared for: The Municipality of Anchorage Planning Department and the Geotechnical Advisory Commission Downtown Anchorage Seismic Risk Assessment & Land Use Regulations to Mitigate Seismic Risk Prepared
More informationMagnitude 6.3 SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake shook the southern New Zealand city of Christchurch. At least 100 people are reported dead, and there are reports of collapsed buildings, cracked streets and flooding due to
More informationIV. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS G. GEOLOGY AND SOILS
IV. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS G. GEOLOGY AND SOILS INTRODUCTION The information and analysis in this section is based primarily on the following report, which is included in Appendix IV.G of this EIR:
More informationImpact : Changes to Existing Topography (Less than Significant)
4.2 Land Resources 4.2.1 Alternative A Proposed Action Impact 4.2.1-1: Changes to Existing Topography (Less than Significant) Development of the project site would involve grading and other earthwork as
More informationGEOLOGY AND SOILS. This chapter summarizes geologic and geotechnical aspects of the site as they relate to the Project.
9 GEOLOGY AND SOILS INTRODUCTION This chapter summarizes geologic and geotechnical aspects of the site as they relate to the Project. This chapter utilizes information from the following reports prepared
More informationSetting MOUNTAIN HOUSE NEIGHBORHOODS I AND J INITIAL STUDY 5. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Issue
Issue Less Than Significant or No Impact Potential Significant Impact Adequately Addressed in MEIR MEIR Required Additional Review: No Significant Impact Less Than Significant Impact Due to Mitigation
More informationUsually, only a couple of centuries of earthquake data is available, much shorter than the complete seismic cycle for most plate motions.
Earthquake Hazard Analysis estimate the hazard presented by earthquakes in a given region Hazard analysis is related to long term prediction and provides a basis to expressed hazard in probabilistic terms.
More informationForces in Earth s Crust
Name Date Class Earthquakes Section Summary Forces in Earth s Crust Guide for Reading How does stress in the crust change Earth s surface? Where are faults usually found, and why do they form? What land
More informationImportant Concepts. Earthquake hazards can be categorized as:
Lecture 1 Page 1 Important Concepts Monday, August 17, 2009 1:05 PM Earthquake Engineering is a branch of Civil Engineering that requires expertise in geology, seismology, civil engineering and risk assessment.
More informationGEOLOGY, SOILS, AND SEISMICITY
4.9 GEOLOGY, SOILS, AND SEISMICITY 4.9.1 Introduction Information about the geological conditions and seismic hazards in the study area was summarized in the FEIR, and was based on the Geotechnical Exploration
More informationIV. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS G. GEOLOGY AND SOILS
IV. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS G. GEOLOGY AND SOILS The following section is a summary of the geotechnical report conducted for the proposed project. The Report of Geotechnical Investigation Proposed
More informationEarthquakes.
Earthquakes http://thismodernworld.com/comic-archive Elastic rebound http://projects.crustal.ucsb.edu/understanding/elastic/rebound.html Elastic rebound Rocks store energy elastically When stored stress
More informationEarthquakes. Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics. Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics. Chapter 6 Modern Earth Science. Modern Earth Science. Section 6.
Earthquakes Chapter 6 Modern Earth Science Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics Section 6.1 Modern Earth Science Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics Earthquakes are the result of stresses in Earth s s lithosphere.
More informationIV. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS F. GEOLOGY AND SOILS
IV. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS F. GEOLOGY AND SOILS INTRODUCTION This section of the DEIR evaluates potential impacts to the project site s geologic environment that may result from implementation of
More informationLecture Outline Wednesday-Monday April 18 23, 2018
Lecture Outline Wednesday-Monday April 18 23, 2018 Questions? Lecture Final Exam Lecture Section 1 Friday May 4, 8:00-10:00am Lecture Section 2 Friday May 4, 3:10-5:10 pm Final Exam is 70% new material
More informationPart 2 - Engineering Characterization of Earthquakes and Seismic Hazard. Earthquake Environment
Part 2 - Engineering Characterization of Earthquakes and Seismic Hazard Ultimately what we want is a seismic intensity measure that will allow us to quantify effect of an earthquake on a structure. S a
More informationModule 7: Plate Tectonics and Earth's Structure Topic 4 Content : Earthquakes Presentation Notes. Earthquakes
Earthquakes 1 Topic 4 Content: Earthquakes Presentation Notes Earthquakes are vibrations within the Earth produced by the rapid release of energy from rocks that break under extreme stress. Earthquakes
More informationSection Forces Within Earth. 8 th Grade Earth & Space Science - Class Notes
Section 19.1 - Forces Within Earth 8 th Grade Earth & Space Science - Class Notes Stress and Strain Stress - is the total force acting on crustal rocks per unit of area (cause) Strain deformation of materials
More informationPrepared By: John Blair Sean Donahue Celeste Hoffman Kimberly Klinkers Megan Slater
Prepared By: John Blair Sean Donahue Celeste Hoffman Kimberly Klinkers Megan Slater Green River Basin Location Green River Basin Stratigraphic Correlation Chart showing Study Map Units Sample of Existing
More informationCounty of Santa Cruz
County of Santa Cruz BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 701 OCEAN STREET, SUITE 500, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-4069 (831) 454-2200 FAX: (831) 454-3262 TDD: (831) 454-2123 JANET K. BEAUT2 ELLEN PlRlE NEAL COONERTY TONY CAMPOS
More informationSeismic Hazard Abatement Program
Seismic Hazard Abatement Program Recommendations To take the first steps toward a seismic mitigation program for older existing buildings To improve our current regulatory system for implementation of
More informationEarth Science 1.3 The San Andreas Presearch SA2: Earthquake Faults in California
Earth Science 1.3 The San Andreas Presearch SA2: Earthquake Faults in California I was awakened by a tremendous earthquake, and though I hadn t ever before enjoyed a storm of this sort, the strange thrilling
More informationEarthquake Hazards in Henderson
Earthquake Hazards in Henderson Craig M. depolo Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Nevada Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee November 15, 2012 Earthquake Truths The consequences of bad earthquakes to
More informationAn entire branch of Earth science, called, is devoted to the study of earthquakes.
Lesson One Essential Question Where do earthquakes take place? What causes earthquakes? What are three different types of faults that occur at plate boundaries? How does energy from earthquakes travels
More informationEarthquakes and Earth s Interior
- What are Earthquakes? Earthquakes and Earth s Interior - The shaking or trembling caused by the sudden release of energy - Usually associated with faulting or breaking of rocks - Continuing adjustment
More informationI. Locations of Earthquakes. Announcements. Earthquakes Ch. 5. video Northridge, California earthquake, lecture on Chapter 5 Earthquakes!
51-100-21 Environmental Geology Summer 2006 Tuesday & Thursday 6-9:20 p.m. Dr. Beyer Earthquakes Ch. 5 I. Locations of Earthquakes II. Earthquake Processes III. Effects of Earthquakes IV. Earthquake Risk
More informationEarthquakes and Earthquake Hazards Earth - Chapter 11 Stan Hatfield Southwestern Illinois College
Earthquakes and Earthquake Hazards Earth - Chapter 11 Stan Hatfield Southwestern Illinois College What Is an Earthquake? An earthquake is the vibration of Earth, produced by the rapid release of energy.
More informationEarthquakes Chapter 19
Earthquakes Chapter 19 Does not contain complete lecture notes. What is an earthquake An earthquake is the vibration of Earth produced by the rapid release of energy Energy released radiates in all directions
More informationGeology, Soils, and Seismicity
Section 3.8 Geology, Soils, and Seismicity Introduction This section generally evaluates the effects of the alternatives analyzed in this Supplemental DEIS with regard to geology, soils and seismicity.
More informationNPTEL Online - IIT Kanpur. Course Name Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering. Department IIT Kanpur
NPTEL Online - IIT Kanpur Course Name Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Department Instructor Civil Engineering Department IIT Kanpur Prof. N.R. Patra Module 1 INTRODUCTION TO GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
More informationHow to Use This Presentation
How to Use This Presentation To View the presentation as a slideshow with effects select View on the menu bar and click on Slide Show. To advance through the presentation, click the right-arrow key or
More informationIn the early morning hours of
Figure 1. Brace that Chimney! Bracing of masonry chimneys is very difficult to do properly and has generally been ineffective in preventing their failure during earthquakes. While replacement of the chimney
More informationPHYSICAL SCIENCE FINAL
PHYSICAL SCIENCE FINAL Liquefaction Doreen Wallace, Tesla Grogan, Amber Ward, Erik Garcia, Cinthia Salas, Alexis Albers Liquefaction What is it? Conditions needed How it works Effects of Liquefaction Soil
More informationENGINEER S CERTIFICATION OF FAULT AREA DEMONSTRATION (40 CFR )
PLATTE RIVER POWER AUTHORITY RAWHIDE ENERGY STATION BOTTOM ASH TRANSFER (BAT) IMPOUNDMENTS LARIMER COUNTY, CO ENGINEER S CERTIFICATION OF FAULT AREA DEMONSTRATION (40 CFR 257.62) FOR COAL COMBUSTION RESIDUALS
More informationEarthquake Faults, Historical Earthquakes, and Earthquake Preparedness. Craig depolo Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology
Earthquake Faults, Historical Earthquakes, and Earthquake Preparedness Craig depolo Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Earthquake Jack in the Box Analog Earthquake Faults = box and spring (bigger the
More informationGuidelines for Site-Specific Seismic Hazard Reports for Essential and Hazardous Facilities and Major and Special-Occupancy Structures in Oregon
Guidelines for Site-Specific Seismic Hazard Reports for Essential and Hazardous Facilities and Major and Special-Occupancy Structures in Oregon By the Oregon Board of Geologist Examiners and the Oregon
More informationIV. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS E. GEOLOGY AND SOILS
IV. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS E. GEOLOGY AND SOILS The following section is a summary of the geotechnical report conducted for the Proposed Project. The Geotechnical Engineering Investigation (the
More informationIV. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS E. GEOLOGY/SOILS
IV. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS E. GEOLOGY/SOILS The following discussion is based upon information contained in the Hollywood Redevelopment Plan Amendment EIR and a letter prepared by Geotechnologies,
More informationEarthquakes and Earth s Chapter. Interior
Earthquakes and Earth s Chapter Interior 8.1 What Is an Earthquake? An earthquake is the vibration of Earth produced by the rapid release of energy Focus and Epicenter Focus is the point within Earth
More informationHawke s Bay Liquefaction Hazard Report - Frequently Asked Questions
Hawke s Bay Liquefaction Hazard Report - Frequently Asked Questions What is liquefaction? Liquefaction occurs when an earthquake shakes up water-logged sediments. As a result, the soil behaves like a liquid
More informationFrom Punchbowl to Panum: Long Valley Volcanism and the Mono-Inyo Crater Chain
From Punchbowl to Panum: Leslie Schaffer E105 2002 Final Paper Long Valley Volcanism and the Mono-Inyo Crater Chain Figure 1. After a sequence of earthquakes during the late 1970 s to the early 1980 s
More informationEarthquakes Earth, 9th edition, Chapter 11 Key Concepts What is an earthquake? Earthquake focus and epicenter What is an earthquake?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Earthquakes Earth, 9 th edition, Chapter 11 Key Concepts Earthquake basics. "" and locating earthquakes.. Destruction resulting from earthquakes. Predicting earthquakes. Earthquakes
More informationEarthquake Hazards in Washoe County
Earthquake Hazards in Washoe County Craig M. depolo Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Nevada Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee August 13, 2013 Earthquake Truths The consequences of damaging earthquakes
More informationEarthquakes in Canada
Earthquakes in Canada Maurice Lamontagne, Ph.D., ing. Geological Survey of Canada Natural Resources Canada 1 What is an Earthquake? P S P S P PS 2 2 Movement on a fault plane causes vibrations The larger
More informationPortland Water Bureau. Preparing Portland s Water Supply for The Big One. July 11, Tim Collins, P.E., G.E.
Portland Water Bureau Preparing Portland s Water Supply for The Big One July 11, 2018 Tim Collins, P.E., G.E. Presentation Outline Portland water system overview Pacific Northwest seismic hazards Building
More informationSEISMIC HAZARD ANALYSIS. Instructional Material Complementing FEMA 451, Design Examples Seismic Hazard Analysis 5a - 1
SEISMIC HAZARD ANALYSIS Instructional Material Complementing FEMA 451, Design Examples Seismic Hazard Analysis 5a - 1 Seismic Hazard Analysis Deterministic procedures Probabilistic procedures USGS hazard
More informationReleased Science Inquiry Task Location Grade 11
Date: Your Name: Released Science Inquiry Task Location 2009 Grade 11 Science Directions: You will be completing an extended-response inquiry task called Location. Explain the reasons for all of your answers.
More information4.5 GEOLOGY AND SEISMICITY
4.5 GEOLOGY AND SEISMICITY INTRODUCTION This section identifies the potential for geologic and seismic hazards to occur on or near the proposed project site. Issues of concern include suitability of soil
More informationThey include earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, landslides, and other processes and occurrences. They are included in the broader concept of.
They include earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, landslides, and other processes and occurrences. They are included in the broader concept of. In general, natural processes are labeled hazardous only
More informationEarthquakes. & Expansive Soils
Earthquakes & Expansive Soils January 22, 2009 Plan Update Flanagan & Associates, LLC Consultants Tulsa, OK www.rdflanagan.com rdflanagan@rdflanagan.com Plan can be reviewed at: www.rdflanagan.com/.html
More information3.0 SUMMARY OF POTENTIAL GEOTECHNICAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
3.0 SUMMARY OF POTENTIAL GEOTECHNICAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES This section summarizes the principal geotechnical conditions that occur in the project area. The potential impact that each condition
More informationThe Richter Scale. Micro Less than 2.0 Microearthquakes, not felt. About 8,000/day
Geologic Hazards General s are very rare in Pennsylvania and have caused very little damage and no reported injuries or casualties. Since the Commonwealth is not on an active fault, the earthquakes that
More informationUGRC 144 Science and Technology in Our Lives/Geohazards
UGRC 144 Science and Technology in Our Lives/Geohazards Session 3 Understanding Earthquakes and Earthquake Hazards Lecturer: Dr. Patrick Asamoah Sakyi Department of Earth Science, UG Contact Information:
More informationEarthquakes How and Where Earthquakes Occur
Earthquakes How and Where Earthquakes Occur PPT Modified from Troy HS Is there such thing as earthquake weather? Absolutely NOT!!! Geologists believe that there is no connection between weather and earthquakes.
More information5.5 GEOLOGY, SOILS, AND SEISMICITY
5.5 GEOLOGY, SOILS, AND SEISMICITY This section of the environmental impact report (EIR) describes the existing geology and soils conditions in the Project area and analyzes the potential for impacts associated
More informationNatural Disasters Spring, LECTURE #8: Earthquake Disasters: Monitoring & Mitigation. Date: 1 Feb 2018 (lecturer: Dr.
GEOL 0820 Ramsey Natural Disasters Spring, 2018 LECTURE #8: Earthquake Disasters: Monitoring & Mitigation Date: 1 Feb 2018 (lecturer: Dr. Shawn Wright) I. Exam I - Reminder Feb 6 th next class details:
More informationEarthquakes. Building Earth s Surface, Part 2. Science 330 Summer What is an earthquake?
Earthquakes Building Earth s Surface, Part 2 Science 330 Summer 2005 What is an earthquake? An earthquake is the vibration of Earth produced by the rapid release of energy Energy released radiates in all
More informationGeologic Hazards. Geologic Setting
Geologic Hazards Geologic Setting Geology for Planning: Central and Southeastern Marin County, California, published in 1976 by the California Geological Survey (formerly the California Division of Mines
More informationEarthquake Hazards. Tsunami
Earthquake Hazards Tsunami Measuring Earthquakes Two measurements that describe the power or strength of an earthquake are: Intensity a measure of the degree of earthquake shaking at a given locale based
More information5.11 Geology and Soils
5.11 Geology and Soils 5.11 GEOLOGY AND SOILS This section evaluates the geologic and seismic conditions within the City of Azusa and evaluates the potential for geologic hazard impacts associated with
More informationIV. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS K. GEOLOGIC AND SEISMIC HAZARDS
IV. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS K. GEOLOGIC AND SEISMIC HAZARDS 1. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING This section provides an analysis of seismic hazards such as fault rupture, ground shaking, land sliding, and
More informationEarth and Space Science Semester 2 Exam Review. Part 1. - Convection currents circulate in the Asthenosphere located in the Upper Mantle.
Earth and Space Science 2015 Semester 2 Exam Review Part 1 Convection -A form of heat transfer. - Convection currents circulate in the Asthenosphere located in the Upper Mantle. - Source of heat is from
More informationJ.H. Campbell Generating Facility Pond A - Location Restriction Certification Report
J.H. Campbell Generating Facility Pond A - Location Restriction Certification Report Pursuant to: 40 CFR 257.60 40 CFR 257.61 40 CFR 257.62 40 CFR 257.63 40 CFR 257.64 Submitted to: Consumers Energy Company
More informationGround Subsidence and Groundwater Troy Thompson
Editor s Note: one year ago New Orleans was suffering from the effects of Hurricane Katrina. As was widely discussed at the time the prolonged flooding that inundated much of the City was due to the fact
More informationDebris flow: categories, characteristics, hazard assessment, mitigation measures. Hariklia D. SKILODIMOU, George D. BATHRELLOS
Debris flow: categories, characteristics, hazard assessment, mitigation measures Hariklia D. SKILODIMOU, George D. BATHRELLOS Natural hazards: physical phenomena, active in geological time capable of producing
More informationBorah Peak Earthquake HAZUS Scenario Project Executive Summary Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security Idaho Geological Survey Western States Seismic
Borah Peak Earthquake HAZUS Scenario Project Executive Summary Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security Idaho Geological Survey Western States Seismic Policy Council 12/30/2008 The HAZUS-MH analysis of the Borah
More informationEarthquake Hazards. Tsunami
Earthquake Hazards Tsunami Review: What is an earthquake? Earthquake is the vibration (shaking) and/or displacement of the ground produced by the sudden release of energy. The point inside the Earth where
More informationCity of Palm Desert/Adopted Comprehensive General Plan/Geotechnical Element
Comprehensive General Plan/ GEOTECHNICAL ELEMENT PURPOSE The purpose of the is to provide information about the geologic and seismic conditions and hazards affecting the City of Palm Desert, its Sphere
More informationElastic Rebound Theory
Earthquakes Elastic Rebound Theory Earthquakes occur when strain exceeds the strength of the rock and the rock fractures. The arrival of earthquakes waves is recorded by a seismograph. The amplitude of
More informationEarthquake Hazards. Tsunami
Earthquake Hazards Tsunami Review: What is an earthquake? Earthquake is the vibration (shaking) and/or displacement of the ground produced by the sudden release of energy. The point inside the Earth where
More informationLas Vegas Valley is a fault-bounded basin containing hundreds of metres of Tertiary and Quaternary sediments derived from lacustrine, paludal, and
Land Subsidence (Proceedings of the Fourth International Symposium on Land Subsidence, May 1991). IAHS Publ. no. 200, 1991. Elevation Changes Associated with Subsidence in Las Vegas Valley, Nevada JOHN
More information5.2. IDENTIFICATION OF NATURAL HAZARDS OF CONCERN
5.2. IDENTIFICATION OF NATURAL HAZARDS OF CONCERN To provide a strong foundation for mitigation strategies considered in Sections 6 and 9, County considered a full range of natural hazards that could impact
More informationMagnitude 6.9 GULF OF CALIFORNIA
A pair of strong earthquakes struck off the coast of Mexico early Thursday only minutes apart. The magnitude 6.9 and 6.2 were centered about 85 miles northeast of Guerrero Negro in the Mexican state of
More informationEarthquakes. These icons indicate that teacher s notes or useful web addresses are available in the Notes Page.
Earthquakes These icons indicate that teacher s notes or useful web addresses are available in the Notes Page. This icon indicates the slide contains activities created in Flash. These activities are not
More informationGeologic Hazards. Montour County Multi-jurisdictional. General. Earthquake
Geologic Hazards General s are very rare in Pennsylvania and have caused little damage with no reported injuries or causalities. s that do occur in Pennsylvania happen deep within the Earth s crust. This
More informationSection 19.1: Forces Within Earth Section 19.2: Seismic Waves and Earth s Interior Section 19.3: Measuring and Locating.
CH Earthquakes Section 19.1: Forces Within Earth Section 19.2: Seismic Waves and Earth s Interior Section 19.3: Measuring and Locating Earthquakes Section 19.4: Earthquakes and Society Section 19.1 Forces
More informationAPPLICATIONS OF EARTHQUAKE HAZARD MAPS TO LAND-USE AND EMERGENCY PLANNING EXAMPLES FROM THE PORTLAND AREA
APPLICATIONS OF EARTHQUAKE HAZARD MAPS TO LAND-USE AND EMERGENCY PLANNING EXAMPLES FROM THE PORTLAND AREA O. Gerald Uba Metro, Portland, Oregon OVERVIEW The extent to which we understand "below ground"
More informationWhat is an Earthquake?
Earthquakes What is an Earthquake? Earthquake - sometimes violent shaking of ground caused by movement of Earth s tectonic plates; creates seismic waves Often followed by smaller earthquakes (aftershocks);
More informationSubject: Establishing Seismic Measuring Devices on Structures in So. Nevada Date: Wed, 27 Feb :58:
Subject: Establishing Seismic Measuring Devices on Structures in So. Nevada Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 11:58:38 0800 Committee Members: Burt Slemmons Samaan Ladkanay Jim O Donnell Cathy Snelson Ron Lynn The
More informationEarthquakes. Chapter Test A. Multiple Choice. Write the letter of the correct answer on the line at the left.
Earthquakes Chapter Test A Multiple Choice Write the letter of the correct answer on the line at the left. 1. Stress that pushes a mass of rock in two opposite directions is called a. shearing. b. tension.
More informationA Model of Three Faults
A Model of Three Faults Grades 7-12 Adapted from the USGS Learning Web Lesson Plans Background One of the most frightening and destructive phenomena of nature is a severe earthquake and its terrible aftereffects.
More informationCHAPTER GEOLOGICALLY HAZARDOUS AREAS Applicability Regulations.
CHAPTER 19.07 GEOLOGICALLY HAZARDOUS AREAS 19.07.010 Applicability. Geologically hazardous areas may pose a threat to the health and safety of citizens when incompatible development is sited in areas of
More information4.5 GEOLOGY AND SOILS
4.5 GEOLOGY AND SOILS This section addresses the project site geology and soils and analyzes potential changes that would result from development of the Wye Specific Plan project. 4.5.1 Environmental Setting
More informationEarthquakes in Ohio? Teacher Directions and Lesson
Earthquakes in Ohio? Teacher Directions and Lesson If I say, earthquake what state do you think of? Answers will vary, but California is a likely answer. What if I asked you, Where could you live in the
More informationName: KEY California Geology. Unit IX Earthquakes
Unit IX Earthquakes Name: KEY California Geology The following assignment is based on information presented in Unit IX. Be sure to read the paragraphs (Note 1) provided before you attempt to answer the
More informationSLOPE PROCESSES, LANDSLIDES, AND SUBSIDENCE
CHAPTER 9 SLOPE PROCESSES, LANDSLIDES, AND SUBSIDENCE La Conchita slide January 10, 2005 Triggered by heavy rainfall, reactivation along an older landslide surface (35,000 years ago, 6000 years ago, and
More informationMulti-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Table C.10 The Richter Scale. Descriptor Richter Magnitude Earthquake Effects
Geologic Hazards Earthquake Earthquakes are very rare in Pennsylvania and have caused little damage, with no reported injuries or causalities. Earthquakes that do occur in Pennsylvania happen deep within
More informationPrentice Hall EARTH SCIENCE
Prentice Hall EARTH SCIENCE Tarbuck Lutgens Chapter 8 Earthquakes and Earth s Interior 8.1 What Is an Earthquake? Earthquakes An earthquake is the vibration of Earth produced by the rapid release of energy
More informationHomework Assignment II. Seismological Exercises Fall 2014
Page 1 of 8 EENS 3050 Tulane University Natural Disasters Prof. Stephen A. Nelson Homework Assignment II. Seismological Exercises Fall 2014 This page last updated on 03-Sep-2014 Answer the following questions.
More information