Near Real-Time Seismic Damage Assessment of the Rapid Reporting System
Journal
Terrestrial, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
Journal Volume
13
Journal Issue
3
Pages
313--324
Date Issued
2002
Author(s)
Abstract
Having the ability of near real-time damage assessment would benefit earthquake emergency response operations in Taiwan greatly. Thus, we established an empirical method of assessing the near real-time damage using the rapid reporting system in Taiwan. Relationships between peak ground velocity and damage rates (fatality rate, total and partial house hold collapsing rates) during the 1999 Chi-Chi earthquake were determined in this study. The distribution of the peak ground velocity can be mapped within minutes of post-initiation of a strong earthquake by the rapid re porting system of the Taiwan Central Weather Bureau By correlating peak ground velocity with damage rates gathered by the rapid reporting system, a near real-time damage assessment can be issued, in addition to the epicenter, magnitude and intensity.
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journal article