Computer estimation of intensities: The 1985 Berhida,Hungary, earthquake |
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| Authors: | Tibor Zsíros Péter Mónus László Tóth |
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| Institution: | (1) Geodetic and Geophysical Research Institute, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Meredek 18, H-1112 Budapest, Hungary |
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| Abstract: | In this paper a computerized method for the intensity estimation from macroseismic observations is presented. The successive steps of the MSK intensity scale (2° to 10°) receives weights according to the observations marked on the earthquake questionnaires. These weights are summed for the individual scale steps. The distribution of these summed weights and their relation to an experimentally chosen function of the criterion make it possible to estimate the appropriate intensity value and its reliability. By computer evaluation of earthquake reports an objective comparison of estimated intensities given by different seismologists can be made, provided that uniform earthquake questionnaires are used. The application of this method will result in more homogeneous intensity data. |
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| Keywords: | Computer earthquake Hungary intensity macroseismic MSK scale questionnaire |
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