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Natural environment
Related to any physical feature of the earth's natural environment.
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foreshocks
Natural environment; Earthquake
Smaller tremor preceding the main earthquake in a series.
free field
Natural environment; Earthquake
Ground motion measurements that are not influenced by constructed structures.
capable fault
Natural environment; Earthquake
An active fault or fault zone that has the potential to cause surface displacement during the lifetime of a project under consideration.
fundamental period
Natural environment; Earthquake
The longest period of ground motion for which a structure shows a maximum response.
complex faults
Natural environment; Earthquake
A series of faults that may tilt rocks in many different directions.
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