A new textbook, «Determining the seismic intensity of earthquakes», has been published in Turkmenistan. It was prepared jointly by specialists from the Turkmen state institute of architecture and construction and the Institute of seismology and atmospheric physics of the academy of sciences of Turkmenistan.
The authors of this publication are S. Izyumov, G. Begenjov, and Y. Myradov. This manual presents materials on the fundamentals of seismology, the physical nature of earthquakes, seismic zoning, the characteristics of seismic waves, and various methods for assessing their intensity.
The main objective of the textbook is to explain the theoretical and practical basis for determining the intensity level of seismic events, as well as to present an analysis of the regional macroseismic scale used in Turkmenistan by comparing it with international seismic scales (MSK-64, EMS-98, MMI and others).
The book describes methods for conducting macroseismic surveys, organising public surveys, assessing damage to buildings and structures, and studying the psychological and physiological impacts of earthquakes on people. It also provides practical recommendations for collecting relevant data, compiling seismic maps, and analysing seismic hazard.
The new edition is intended for seismologists, geophysicists, civil engineers, urban planners, and students studying relevant fields at higher education institutions of the country.
This manual will serve as a valuable guide for specialists in the field in determining seismic activity, assessing seismic hazard, and planning seismic-resistant construction.
This textbook was published as part of the implementation of the tasks set in the program «Reducing seismic risk in seismically hazardous zones of Turkmenistan for 2019–2030» and the «State program for the comprehensive development of seismology in Turkmenistan for 2022–2028», which are aimed at ensuring the seismic safety of our country, expanding the scope of seismic research, and improving national expertise in this area.
