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*Maryland Geological Survey Educational Series No. 9*	contact: Publications(publications@mgs.md.gov)

Earthquakes in Maryland

by
James P. Reger
1999

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

Preface v

Acknowledgments v

Introduction 1

Earthquake Causes 1

Basic Earthquake Mechanics 4

Factors Determining Damage 6

Measuring Earthquakes 7

Earthquakes in the Region 10

Assessing Seismic Hazard and Risk 16

Preparation and Response 21

What About Insurance? 21

REFERENCES Page

References Cited 22

Internet Sites Referenced 24

Additional Readings 24

Annotated List of Selected Government Publications
Concerning Earthquake Preparedness and Building Safety 24

Additional Sites on the Internet 25

updated 3/2/05

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by James P. Reger 1999
TABLE OF CONTENTS	Page
Preface	v
Acknowledgments	v
Introduction	1
Earthquake Causes	1
Basic Earthquake Mechanics	4
Factors Determining Damage	6
Measuring Earthquakes	7
Earthquakes in the Region	10
Assessing Seismic Hazard and Risk	16
Preparation and Response	21
What About Insurance?	21
REFERENCES	Page
References Cited	22
Internet Sites Referenced	24
Additional Readings	24
Annotated List of Selected Government Publications Concerning Earthquake Preparedness and Building Safety	24
Additional Sites on the Internet	25