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Introduction to Earthquakes and Their Effects

by
Earthquake Investigations Committee of the Technical Council on Lifeline Earthquake Engineering of ASCE


Part of: Guide to Post-Earthquake Investigation of Lifelines

Abstract:

This section briefly reviews earthquakes and their effects. Discussed are some of the major effects exhibited by earthquakes. It is intended primarily to define terms and establish a minimum common basis for communication.

Subject Headings: Earthquakes

 

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