Vulnerability and Site Effects in Earthquake Disasters in Armenia (Colombia). I—Site Effects
The city of Armenia, Colombia has been repeatedly subjected to moderate magnitude earthquakes. Damage in that city for the 1999 (Mw6.2) event was disproportionate (maximum observed EMS-92 intensity of IX), even considering the small epicentral distance (18 km). Two main factors have been invoked: Si...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-07-01
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| Series: | Geosciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/8/7/254 |