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Ground motion measurements that are not influenced by constructed structures.
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An active fault or fault zone that has the potential to cause surface displacement during the lifetime of a project under consideration.
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The number of cycles occurring in a unit time.
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The longest period of ground motion for which a structure shows a maximum response.
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A series of faults that may tilt rocks in many different directions.
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The study of the shape and size of the earth.
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See P wave.
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An instrument used to measure distance between points on the surface of the earth.
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When major plates are slowly but steadily moved apart.
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A geologic feature or process that has the potential to have an adverse effect on people or structures.
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