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Preparing for the Big One: Hazards of a Major Earthquake Along Utah's Wasatch Front

This study by civil engineering student Kevin Franke delves into the risks associated with a significant earthquake along Utah's highly populated Wasatch Front. It explores primary hazards such as shaking and secondary hazards like liquefaction, landslides, and tectonic-induced flooding. The research discusses the importance of understanding earthquake probabilities and the potential impact on structures in danger zones, offering observations and recommendations for preparedness.

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Preparing for the Big One: Hazards of a Major Earthquake Along Utah's Wasatch Front

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  1. When the Big One ComesA Study of Hazards Associated with a Major Earthquake Along Utah’s Highly-Populated Wasatch Front Authored by Kevin Franke Civil Engineering Student CEE 5440 Final Project

  2. Objective Pyramid:

  3. So What’s the Worry?......

  4. The Wasatch Fault Up-Close:

  5. Primary Hazard: Shaking

  6. Secondary Hazard: Liquefaction • Shallow Water Table • Silty, Loose Soil • Little Significant Vegetation • Ground Shaking

  7. Secondary Hazard: Landslide • Like liquefaction, only add gravity

  8. Secondary Hazard: Tectonic-Induced Flooding

  9. A work in progress…. • Move into Earthquake Probability….the new science of “Earthquake Prediction” • Map of actual earthquakes in 2002 • Structure information on buildings in danger zones • Observations and recommendations

  10. Questions?.....

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