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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Seismic evaluation criteria Seismic evaluation criteria The term 'Seismic evaluation criteria' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' A guideline for determining which faults or seismic sources need to be assigned MCE's. For high hazard structures, faults with Holocene or latest Pleistocene displacement are included and probabilistic assessments are based on an annual probability of occurrence of 2 x 10-5. For significant hazard structures, faults with Holocene displacement are included and probabilistic assessments are based on an annual probability of occurrence of 1 x 10-4'. Previous 5 Terms: Segregation Seiche Seiche wave Seismic Seismic category I Next 5 Terms: Seismic intensity Seismic parameters seismic reflection seismic refraction seismic waves About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.