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Buildings with foundations resting on unconsolidated landfill, old waterways, or other unstable soil are most at risk. Earthquakes can occur at any time of the year (see Figure 2–2). Specific active seismic zones have been identified around the globe. Millions of people live in these seismic zones and are exposed to the threat of an earthquake daily. The damage caused by an earthquake can be extensive, especially to incompatible building types and construction techniques. Also, earthquakes usually ignite fires, which can spread rapidly among damaged buildings if the water system has been disabled and fire services lack access to the site of the fire.
Major damage to lower floors of all structures located less than 15 feet ASL and within 500 yards of the shoreline. Massive evacuation of low-ground, residential areas may be required. Source: FEMA. Hurricanes are capable of causing great damage and destruction over vast areas. Hurricane Floyd in 1999 first threatened the states of Florida and Georgia, made landfall in North Carolina, and damaged sections of South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Maine.
Also included in this chapter is a discussion of risk assessment. S. gov, and FEMA’s book Multi-Hazard 27 28 NATURAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL HAZARDS AND RISK ASSESSMENT Identification and Risk Assessment: A Cornerstone of the National Mitigation Strategy. Included in the supplements at the companion Web site for this book are organizations’ Web site addresses to reference for more in-depth information on a particular hazard. ) Natural Hazards Natural hazards are those that exist in the natural environment and pose a threat to human populations and communities.