Seismic risk

The probability that social or economic consequences of earthquakes will equal or exceed specified values at a site, at several sites, or in an area, during a specified exposure ...

risk

Energy; Nuclear energy

The combined answer to three questions that consider (1) what can go wrong, (2) how likely it is, and (3) what its consequences might be. These three questions allow the NRC to ...

risk

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

The probability of injury, disease, or death under specific circumstances and time periods. Risk can be expressed as a value that ranges from 0% (no injury or harm will occur) to ...

risk

Financial services; Real estate investment

Risk is the possibility that the invested capital in an investment will be lost. For purposes of determining the overall capitalization rate, the risk is assigned a risk factor.

seismic survey

Earth science; Seismology

A technique for determining the detailed structure of the rocks underlying a particular area by passing acoustic shock waves into the strata and detecting and measuring the ...

shot

Earth science; Seismology

A small explosion used to produce shock waves during a seismic survey.

jug hustler

Earth science; Seismology

A member of a seismic crew who operates the geophones.

seismic exploration

Earth science; Seismology

An exploration technique involving the use of seismic methods.

seismic observer

Earth science; Seismology

A seismic observer operates geophysical recording instruments used in seismic surveys and performs routine maintenance to ensure optimum data quality.

scarp

Earth science; Seismology

A roughly linear, cliff-like slope or face that breaks the continuity of a surface into distinct levels. Scarps are often produced by faulting, especially that which involves a ...

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Industry/Domain: Environment Category: Pollution

Oil spill

Oil spill is a form of pollution that refers to the accidental release of liquid petroleum into the environment due to human activity. One common form ...