EERI will partner with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to host a one-day, in-person workshop on the 2023 USGS National Seismic Hazard Model for Alaska. More details on this workshop are available below. If you would like to attend, please register here.
Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: BP Energy Center, Birch Room, 1014 Energy Ct, Anchorage, AK 99508
Purpose: To (i) summarize, for an earthquake engineering audience, the updates within the 2023 Alaska National Seismic Hazard Model (NSHM) and their initial dissemination to building codes and other users, (ii) solicit feedback and user needs, particularly for future NSHMs, and (iii) demonstrate USGS software and online tools
Workshop Schedule and Speakers:
Morning (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- EERI Welcome – J. Thornley (10 min)
- USGS Welcome – R. Witter, R. Gold (10 min)
The 2023 50-state update of the USGS National Seismic Hazard Model (NSHM)
- Overview – P. Powers (10 min)
- Review process for the Alaska NSHM – M. West (10 min)
The 2023 Alaska NSHM
- Earthquake rupture forecast – P. Powers (40 min + 10 for Q&A)
- Break (10 min)
- Ground motion characterization – P. Powers (20 min + 5 for Q&A)
- Hazard implications and sensitivities – J. Altekruse (20 min + 10 for Q&A)
Delivery of 2023 Alaska NSHM
- 2026 NEHRP Provisions – A. Makdisi (25 min)
Lunch Break (1 hour)
Afternoon (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
Delivery of 2023 Alaska NSHM (cont.)
- 2026 NEHRP Provisions Q&A – A. Makdisi (10 min)
- User Needs and Future Development – B. Mason (10 min)
- Earthquake Hazard Toolbox – P. Powers (10 min)
Open session:
- Earthquake Hazard Toolbox demonstrations
- Discussion and group interaction
(times and speakers are subject to change)
