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Rueda, JuanAuthorGarcia Blanco, Rosa M.Author

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A new probabilistic seismic hazard study of Spain

Publicated to: NATURAL HAZARDS. 59 (2): 1087-1108 - 2011-11-01 59(2), DOI: 10.1007/s11069-011-9819-3

Authors:

Mezcua, J; Rueda, J; Blanco, RMG
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Inst Geog Nacl Expanol, Madrid 28003, Spain - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, Dept Ingn Topog & Cartog, Madrid 28031, Spain - Author

Abstract

In this paper, we present a probabilistic seismic hazard analysis (PSHA) for mainland Spain that takes into account recent new results in seismicity, seismic zoning, and strong ground attenuation not considered in the latest PSHA of the Spanish Building Code. Those new input data have been obtained as a three-step project carried out in order to improve the existing hazard map for mainland Spain. We have produced a new earthquake catalogue for the area, in which the earthquakes are given in moment magnitude through specific deduced relationships for our territory based on intensity data (Mezcua et al. in Seismol Res Lett 75:75-81, 2004). In addition, we included a new seismogenetic zoning based on the recent partial zoning studies performed by different authors. Finally, as we have developed a new strong ground motion model for the area Garcia Blanco (2009), it was considered in the hazard calculation together with other attenuations gathered from different authors using data compatible with our region. With this new data, a logic tree process is defined to quantify the epistemic uncertainty related to those parts of the process. A sensitivity test has been included in order to analyze the different models of ground motion and seismotectonic zonation used in this work. Finally, after applying a weighting scheme, a mean hazard map for PGA, based on rock type condition for 10% exceedance probability in 50 years, is presented, including 15th and 85th percentile hazard maps. The main differences with the present official building code hazard map are analyzed.
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Keywords

EarthquakesIntensityMagnitudeMoment assessmentPredictionResponse spectraSeismic catalogueSeismic hazardSensitivitiesSpainStable continental regionsTectonicsUncertaintiesZone and ground-motion models sensitivity

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal NATURAL HAZARDS due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency Scopus (SJR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2011, it was in position , thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Earth and Planetary Sciences (Miscellaneous).

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2026-04-28:

  • WoS: 26
  • Scopus: 27
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-28:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 38 (PlumX).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://oa.upm.es/87150/

As a result of the publication of the work in the institutional repository, statistical usage data has been obtained that reflects its impact. In terms of dissemination, we can state that, as of

  • Views: 127
  • Downloads: 1
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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (Mezcua, Julio) and Last Author (GARCIA BLANCO, ROSA MARIA).

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been Mezcua, Julio.

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