Real-time seismology and earthquake hazard mitigation

被引:107
作者
Kanamori, H
Hauksson, E
Heaton, T
机构
[1] Seismological Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena
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D O I
10.1038/37280
中图分类号
O [数理科学和化学]; P [天文学、地球科学]; Q [生物科学]; N [自然科学总论];
学科分类号
07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;
摘要
Recent advances in seismic sensor technology, data acquisition systems, digital communications, and computer hardware and software make it possible to build reliable real-time earthquake information systems. Such systems provide a means for modern urban regions to cope effectively with the aftermath of major earthquakes and, in some cases, they may even provide warning, seconds before the arrival of seismic waves. In the long term these systems also provide basic data for mitigation strategies such as improved building codes.
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页码:461 / 464
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