Slide 5, The Side to Side Movement of Ground Shaking in an Earthquake is the Most Damaging to Buildings
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Resource ID
43248
Resource Type
Photo
Availability
Public
UGS Program
Hazards
Title
Slide 5, The Side to Side Movement of Ground Shaking in an Earthquake is the Most Damaging to Buildings
Publisher
Utah Geological Survey
Publication Identification
UGS OFR 211-A, Part 2
Accession Number
S5488
Keywords
earthquake hazards, slide set
Photo Type
Scanned Positive
Camera Make / Model
LS9000 Slide
Resolution (dpi)
4000
Image Size
5502x3662
Source
Utah Geological Survey
Original Filename
S5488.jpg
Abstract / Description
In an earthquake, the ground moves in all directions - up and down, side to side, and in a rolling motion like ocean waves. Because most buildings are built to withstand only vertical loads, the side-to-side ground motion in an earthquake can cause the most damage. Today, seismic building codes require that buildings be constructed to withstand the side-to-side ground motions.