Computation of area-characteristic seismicity parameters in Ghana, Nigeria, and immediate neighbors

Kadiri, Umar Afegbua; Amponsah, Prince Ofori

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“…Kadiri and Amponsah (2021) [ 6 ], employed a probabilistic approach, specifically probabilistic seismic hazard assessment (PSHA), to compute the area-characteristic seismic hazard parameters for Ghana, Togo, Benin, Cote D'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria. It involved the use of statistical models to estimate the probability of ground shaking of a certain intensity or higher occurring at a given location over a specified time period.…”

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“…However, lingering questions remain about Ghana's preparedness for a major earthquake and its attendant consequence. To better comprehend the seismicity of the area and develop practical strategies to lessen the effects of seismic events on the populace and the economy, a comprehensive study of seismic activities in Ghana is therefore required [ 6 ].…”

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Seismic activities in Ghana: A systematic review

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Seismic activities in Ghana: A systematic review

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Boateng,

Opoku

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“…The observatory utilized a deterministic approach to monitor various seismic events. The data collected was analyzed by the Ghana Geological Survey's Seismic Network Kadiri and Amponsah (2021) [5], employed a probabilistic approach, specifically probabilistic seismic hazard assessment (PSHA), to compute the areacharacteristic seismic hazard parameters for Ghana, Togo, Benin, Cote D'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria. It involved the use of statistical models to estimate the probability of ground shaking of a certain intensity or higher occurring at a given location over a specified time period.…”

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Seismic Activities in Ghana: A Systematic Review

Asare-Bediako,

Boateng,

Danuor

et al. 2024

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Seismic activities pose significant challenges to societies globally. Therefore, it is crucial to understand their occurrence, patterns, and impacts. By studying seismic activities, including earthquakes, researchers can investigate their occurrence, distribution, and characteristics which can provide effective management and risk reduction strategies. The southern part of Ghana is prone to earthquakes and this study aims to shed more light into the nature of seismic events in the area and country at large. A systematic review was conducted using the PRISMA technique across three electronic databases (SCOPUS, Dimensions and Google Scholar) to identify relevant studies published between 2000 and 2023. Extraction of data and quality assessment were performed in order to ensure reliability and validity of included studies. Results identified only 16 papers from published records to meet the inclusion criteria. Despite the grave threat earthquakes pose to vital infrastructure and human life in Ghana, research in this area remains remarkably deficient. Our findings underscore the urgent need for further study given the catastrophic potential of seismic disasters in the region. Moreover, upon scrutinizing the methodologies deployed in extant literature concerning seismic activity in Ghana, a recurring constraint that emerged was the scarce availability of data. In essence, this study offers an indispensable panorama of earthquake research in Ghana, bridging the existing knowledge chasm on seismic phenomena in the region. The insights gleaned from this review promise to fortify our comprehension of Ghana's seismic activities, thereby bolstering the country's capabilities for more effective preparedness and response strategies.

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Computation of area-characteristic seismicity parameters in Ghana, Nigeria, and immediate neighbors

Cited by 3 publications

References 52 publications

Seismic activities in Ghana: A systematic review

Seismic activities in Ghana: A systematic review

Seismic Activities in Ghana: A Systematic Review

Deep Crustal and Upper Mantle Structures in North Africa: A Review

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