Global Earthquake Model

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/global-earthquake-model

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is Global Earthquake Model known for?Development of open-source tools and global datasets for earthquake risk assessment
2. What is the founding year?2009
3. What is the organizational structure?A non-profit foundation with international scientific collaboration
4. Why was the Global Earthquake Model started?It began in 2009 to bring together scientists, builders, and leaders so they can share data and work together to reduce earthquake danger.
5. How does the Global Earthquake Model help build safer houses?It gives clear information about earthquake risk, so builders can make codes that tell new homes to be strong and to be built in safer spots.

Seismology: The scientific study of earthquakes and the propagation of elastic waves through the Earth.
Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis (PSHA): A method to estimate the probability of seismic ground shaking exceeding certain levels at a site.
Earthquake Vulnerability: The susceptibility of a community or structure to damage from an earthquake.
Open-Source: Software or data that is freely available for use, modification, and distribution.