The paper contributes to an assessment of the uncertainties involved in the use of current loss modeling methodologies when applied to the estimation of building damage a [...]

To plan disaster management strategies, and to develop appropriate building regulations, as well as improving the modeling of earthquake impacts, an understanding of the [...]

The British Council operates in 110 countries worldwide and needs to manage the earthquake risk in the buildings it works in. Accordingly, it commissioned a desk study in [...]

On 15 August 2007 a moment magnitude Mw 7.9 earthquake hit the central coast of Peru, causing severe damage to houses, buildings and infrastructure in areas within the Ic [...]