Important Features of the Methodology for Assessing the Maximum Seismic Risk of Large Territories (Based on the Example of Armenia)

Abstract

The features of the developed methodology for assessing the main components of the maximum seismic risk of a large area. Risk assessment is carried out on the basis of data on seismic hazard, vulnerability of buildings and structures, population size, as well as some secondary consequences of an earthquake. The methodology uses the current regulatory seismic hazard map, the zones of which are accepted as cells for risk assessment. Using the developed methodology, risk maps of buildings, population and infrastructure were compiled. It is recommended that the leading place is given to statistical data on the consequences of large earthquakes and the results of their analysis.