DEVELOPMENT OF GIS-AIDED LOSS ESTIMATION SYSTEM FOR EARTHQUAKE HAZARD

Abstract

A loss estimation system for earthquake hazard capable of evaluating all of Japan was developed. A GIS (Geographic Information System) for personal computers is utilized for this system, which assists in interactive selection of the assumed earthquake and representation of the estimated results on a computer screen. Source parameters of the assumed earthquake can be derived from a database of active faults and historical earthquakes. Earthquake ground motion, liquefaction and earthquake-triggered fire are considered in order to estimate building damage ratios. An insurance company's exposure can quickly be estimated by linking this system to an insurance contract database.