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The document explains how to interpret hazard maps, specifically focusing on earthquake risks. It outlines important map components such as compass rose, symbols, and color coding, which indicate varying levels of earthquake intensity. The Seismic Design Categories system is introduced to help understand the potential effects of earthquakes based on different color indicators.

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Hazard_Map_Interpretation_Updated

The document explains how to interpret hazard maps, specifically focusing on earthquake risks. It outlines important map components such as compass rose, symbols, and color coding, which indicate varying levels of earthquake intensity. The Seismic Design Categories system is introduced to help understand the potential effects of earthquakes based on different color indicators.

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Interpreting Hazard Maps

Understanding Family Hazard Maps


and Earthquake Risks
What is Map Interpretation?
• Map interpretation is the process of reading a
map to guide us to a direction or place using
different symbols or elements.
Important Components of a Map
• 1. Compass rose – Shows direction
• 2. Title – Tells what the map is about
• 3. Symbols – Uses pictures instead of symbols
• 4. Legend/Key – Explains the meaning of
symbols and colors
• 5. Color – Highlights important information
• 6. Scale – Shows the proportion of map to real
life
• 7. Grid Reference – Helps locate specific places
Understanding Earthquake Hazard
Maps
• A Seismic Design Categories (SDC) system
helps interpret earthquake hazard maps.
Different colors indicate different levels of
earthquake risk and potential effects.
Earthquake Hazard Colors
• - White: Very small probability of damaging
earthquakes
• - Gray: Moderate intensity shaking
• - Yellow: Strong shaking
• - Light Brown: Very strong shaking
• - Darker Brown: More intense shaking
• - Darkest Brown: Strongest shaking
• - Red: Near major faults, capable of producing
the most intense shaking
Earthquake Intensity Levels
• This table shows different intensity levels of
earthquakes, their shaking effects, and the
potential damage they can cause. Higher
intensity levels result in greater damage.

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