Geological hazard definition

Geological hazard means a potential or apparent risk to persons or property because of geological or soil instability either existing at the time of construction or which would result from construction.
Geological hazard means a hazard inherent in the crust of the earth, or artificially created, which is dangerous or potentially dangerous to life, property or improvements due to the movement, failure or shifting of earth.

Examples of Geological hazard in a sentence

  • Geological hazard means a geologic phenomenon that is so adverse to past, current, or foreseeable construction or land use as to constitute a significant hazard to public health and safety or to property.

  • Geological hazard areas as defined in the City’s Code (ACC 16.10).

  • SMC 20.80.220 Geological hazard - Classification Geologic hazard areas shall be classified according to the criteria in this section as follows: A.

  • Geological hazard areas are those areas which may not be suited to development consistent with public health, safety, or environmental standards, because of their susceptibility to erosion, sliding, earthquake or other geological events as designated by WAC 365-190-080(4).The following regulations apply to geological hazard areas located within the shoreline jurisdiction, and are in addition to the regulations in Chapter 16.16 SMC.

  • In 2004, the Land and Resources Department of Sichuan Province approved the Geological hazard risk assessment report, Class I, Chuanguotuzihuanbei [2004] No.880 and No.881).

  • Geological hazard areas, wetlands, stream, and fish and wildlife habitat conservation critical areas protection standards in the order listed above in items 1 through 43.

  • Resolution of Disputes – If problems or disagreements arise, the landlord and tenant should try to talk to each other to find a solution.

  • Geological hazard areas Earthquake fault lines or areas prone to debris flows, landslides, high or extreme liquefaction potential, and rock falls as identified by the US Geological Survey (USGS).

  • Recent catastrophic debris flows in Chile: Geological hazard, climatic relationships and human response.

  • Modelling of Two-Dimensional Electromagnetic Field in both Linear and Tubular ActuatorsJ.

Related to Geological hazard

  • Geologically hazardous areas means areas that because of their susceptibility to erosion, sliding, earthquake, or other geological events, are not suited to the siting of commercial, residential, or industrial development consistent with public health or safety concerns.