首都直下地震による液状化の発生と被害

抄録

Liquefaction and damage caused by anticipated near-field earthquakes in the Tokyo metropolitan area are outlined on the basis of official reports released by Central Disaster Management Council of Cabinet Office, Japan, and Tokyo Metropolitan Disaster Management Council. The history of liquefaction during past earthquakes in the area is introduced and correlation between past occurrences of liquefaction and seismic intensity is discussed. Finally, comments are presented on some aspects of liquefaction-induced damage and points of concern during future earthquakes.