peak ground accelaration (Q1153)
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A widely used and preferred metric for the strength of ground shaking is Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA). PGA is calculated as the greatest increase in velocity recorded by a particular station during an earthquake, and typically given in units of g.
- PGA
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| English | peak ground accelaration |
A widely used and preferred metric for the strength of ground shaking is Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA). PGA is calculated as the greatest increase in velocity recorded by a particular station during an earthquake, and typically given in units of g. |
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