Towards a dynamic earthquake risk framework for Switzerland
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2024-02-16
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Abstract
Scientists from different disciplines at ETH Zurich are developing a dynamic, harmonised, and user-centred earthquake risk framework for Switzerland, relying on a continuously evolving earthquake catalogue generated by the Swiss Seismological Service (SED) using the national seismic networks. This framework uses all available information to assess seismic risk at various stages and facilitates widespread dissemination and communication of the resulting information. Earthquake risk products and services include operational earthquake (loss) forecasting (OE(L)F), earthquake early warning (EEW), ShakeMaps, rapid impact assessment (RIA), structural health monitoring (SHM), and recovery and rebuilding efforts (RRE). Standardisation of products and workflows across various applications is essential for achieving broad adoption, universal recognition, and maximum synergies. In the Swiss dynamic earthquake risk framework, the harmonisation of products into seamless solutions that access the same databases, workflows, and software is a crucial component. A user-centred approach utilising quantitative and qualitative social science tools like online surveys and focus groups is a significant innovation featured in all products and services. Here we report on the key considerations and developments of the framework and its components. This paper may serve as a reference guide for other countries wishing to establish similar services for seismic risk reduction.
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24 (2)
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583 - 607
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Copernicus
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03971 - Fichtner, Andreas / Fichtner, Andreas
02818 - Schweiz. Erdbebendienst (SED) / Swiss Seismological Service (SED)
03476 - Giardini, Domenico / Giardini, Domenico
03476 - Giardini, Domenico / Giardini, Domenico
03890 - Chatzi, Eleni / Chatzi, Eleni
03930 - Stojadinovic, Bozidar / Stojadinovic, Bozidar
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821115 - Real-time Earthquake Risk Reduction for Europe (EC)