Although earthquakes are a threat in many countries and considerable resources have been
invested in safety regulations, communities at risk often lack awareness and preparedness …

Earthquake is one of the most destructive natural disasters in the world. Improving social
awareness and the capability of public response is an effective way to reduce the risk and …

On a global scale, one out of three people is exposed to earthquakes, and most injuries and
deaths in case of seismic events are caused by the damage or collapse of residential …

Macroseismic data are obtained from observing the effects of an earthquake on people,
buildings, and the natural environment. The crowdsourced macroseismic data are collected …

ABSTRACT A special session on the 1976 Friuli earthquake was organised during the 35th
Assembly of the European Seismological Commission in Trieste, Italy, on the 40th …

China is one of the countries most affected by earthquakes. Improving public cognition and
response to earthquake disaster (EDCR) is an effective means to reduce seismic risk and …

ABSTRACT A brief excursus is presented on the projects funded by the Civil Protection of
the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region aimed at reducing seismic risk. The projects have tackled …

“Move, protect, secure” were the three key points that the KnowRISK (Know your city,
Reduce seISmic risK through non-structural elements) project posed at the core of its …

Young generations are increasingly committed to understanding disasters, and are a key
player in current and future disaster risk reduction activities. The availability of online tools …

La protezione contro i terremoti è un compito complesso che può essere raggiunto, avendo
come prerequisiti una solida conoscenza della sismicità, una moderna legislazione sismica …