Puget Sound Tsunami Sources Workshop
Parameter Estimates Matrix
by Brian Sherrod, UW
Potential Earthquake Scenario -- Design Source
Source Type: Design Source
| Parameter |
Probable Range
of Values (MKS Units) |
Confidence in Your Estimate (On a scale of 0-10) |
Probability of
Occurrence (% prob. in N yrs) |
| Location | Seattle fault | 5 | 2 in 2500 |
| Magnitude | <= 7.5 | 2 | 1 in 8000 |
| Fault Plane Geometry |
Length: approx. 80 km
Width: ? Depth: ? Dip: 25 - 89 deg. Strike: approx. E-W Slip: ? |
2 | NA |
| Surface Rupture ? | Not on main fault | 2 in 2500 | |
| Shaking (g's) | Use Frankel's map as a guide? | ||
| Duration (seconds) | > 60 sec? | ||
| Other |