Economic and Human Loss Empirical Models for Earthquakes in the Mediterranean Region, with Particular Focus on Algeria

Economic and Human Loss Empirical Models for Earthquakes in the Mediterranean Region, with Particular Focus on Algeria

Abstract In this study, loss estimation models were developed for reasonably accurate assessment of economic and human losses from seismic events in the Mediterranean region, based on damage assessment at an urban scale. Data were compiled from existing worldwide databases, and completed with earthq...

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Main Authors: Abdelheq Guettiche, Philippe Guéguen, Mostefa Mimoune
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2017-12-01
Series:International Journal of Disaster Risk Science
Subjects:
Algeria
Earthquake loss estimation
Mediterranean region
Reduced-form models
Seismic intensity
Seismic magnitude
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13753-017-0153-6

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