The seismicity of the southwestern Iberian Peninsula is moderate but large events with long return periods occur (≈ 200 years). This exceeds life various generations, making population unacquainted seismic hazard. On one hand, this results in a low demanding code which increases vulnerability and, therefore, risk. other local emergency services must be properly prepared to face destructive even...

Earthquakes are one of the most costly and deadliest natural disasters. This perspective paper presents a discussion focused on role seismic design codes in risk perception reduction Europe. The key component for both new buildings, as well vulnerability assessment existing ones. impact is discussed using case-study countries, Italy, Turkey, Greece, Romania, which according to recent European m...

A strong collision between the Eurasian and Philippine Sea Plates causes high seismicity in the Taiwan region. A substantial number of cities and large towns exist on thick sediments in western Taiwan. Larger-magnitude inland earthquakes, for example the 1999 Chi-Chi earthquake, can cause serious damage in urban areas. Consequently, urban seismology is of great interest to the local seismologic...