New probabilistic strong seismic ground motion maps of Canada : a compilation of earthquake source zones, methods and results / P.W. Basham ... [et al.]: M74-3/82-33E-PDF

"New probabilistic seismic ground motion maps of Canada, displaying peak horizontal acceleration and peak horizontal velocity at a probability of exceedence of 10 percent in 50 years, have been recommended as the replacementfor the 1970 Seismic Zoning Map in National Building Code applications. This report presents a comprehensive description of the basic earthquake data and the methods employed in deriving the new maps"--Abstract.

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Department/Agency Canada. Energy, Mines and Resources Canada.
Canada. Earth Physics Branch.
Title New probabilistic strong seismic ground motion maps of Canada : a compilation of earthquake source zones, methods and results / P.W. Basham ... [et al.]
Series title Earth Physics Branch open file ;no. 82-33
Publication type Series - View Master Record
Language [English]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Note(s) Title from cover.
Digitized edition from print produced 2017 [by Natural Resources Canada]
Includes bibliographical references.
Includes abstract in French.
Publishing information Ottawa : Earth Physics Branch, Energy, Mines and Resources Canada, 1982.
Author / Contributor Basham, P. W.
Description iii, 202 p. : ill., maps
Catalogue number
  • M74-3/82-33E-PDF
Subject terms Earthquakes
Seismology
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