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Earthquake Spectra Issue on the 2010–2011 Canterbury Earthquake Sequence Now Available Online

The February 2014 special issue of Earthquake Spectra on the 2010–2011 Canterbury, New Zealand, earthquake sequence is available online at http://earthquakespectra.org/toc/eqsa/30/1. Printed copies will begin arriving over the next few weeks. You may order additional copies at https://www.eeri.org/products-page/past-issues/es-30s1-the-2010-2011-canterbury-earthquake-sequence-special-issue/.

 February 2014 special issue of Earthquake Spectra on the 2010–2011 Canterbury, New Zealand, earthquake sequence (cover)This special issue of Earthquake Spectra represents the collaborative effort of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) and the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering (NZSEE); guest editors from both organizations coordinated the review of 26 papers exploring all aspects of the earthquake sequence.

The widespread damage to buildings and lifelines from relatively low-magnitude earthquakes raises important questions about the risk to urban centers around the world from unmapped faults. The similarity of historical and modern construction practices with other developed countries means the damage to the built environment in Christchurch is relevant to potential infrastructure damage in many parts of the world, including the United States, given similar earthquake shaking.

If you have questions about this Spectra issue, you may contact Managing Editor Liz Stalnaker at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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