Seismic hazard of an area near San Rafael del Sur, Western Nicaragua

Enviado por Tupak Ernesto Obando Rivera

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Objetives: Determine the seismic hazard in an area northwest
of the Municipality of San Rafael del Sur. Determine seismic and
structural elements of the site applying focal mechanisms. Relate
geology field with seismic data instrumental local. Classify and
evaluate the specific buildings according to use and category of
materials used in its construction. Spatial relations results of
the evaluation of buildings with the results of seismic hazard.
Finally, prepare a seismic zoning map scale detail using Software
ArcGis 9.3.

Methodology: In the investigation conducted, was performed the
compilation and analysis of documentary information and mapping
available in the country, and consultations with specialists
Nicaraguans; were interpreted geo-structural models of the
terrain; parameters were measured and interpreted geological
fieldwork and geo-located Interest seismotectonic supported
elements of electronic equipment in places accessible terrain;
were analyzed historical earthquakes – instrumental using
software ArcGis 9.3, AutoCad and others.

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Enviado por Tupak Ernesto Obando Rivera