Homebuyers Guide to Earthquake Hazards in Utah
- ISBN-10
- 1557913862
- ISBN-13
- 9781557913869
- Category
- Buildings
- Pages
- 27
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1996-11-01
- Publisher
- Utah Geological Survey
- Author
- Sandra N. Eldredge
Description
Large, damaging earthquakes can happen in many parts of Utah. Therefore, when choosing where to live in this state, we should be aware of the earthquake risk. It is important to know what potential earthquake hazards exist in an area, and what action we can take to reduce the earthquake risk to ourselves and our families. This brochure introduces homebuyers and others to earthquake hazards so that informed choices can be made when selecting homes, building sites, or hazard-reduction measures.
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