Seismic risk reduction: a local effects map for territorial and urban planning. The example of the Rimini Territorial Plan

Studies on local seismic response and seismic zonation constitute one of the most valuable tools for an effective seismic risk reduction strategy. They allow us to map the areas of greatest seismic hazard and then to identify low-risk areas suitable for urbanization and permissible interventions. These maps are, therefore, particularly effective when utilized starting from the very earliest planning stages. Consequently, it is important to gather information on seismic hazard on a territorial scale through studies to be carried out as quickly, and as cost-effectively, as possible. The proposed method allows us to quickly produce maps of areas potentially susceptible to local effects, thanks to GIS-assisted processing of existing data.These documents can also prove useful for a more realistic definition of damage forecasts for emergency planning (Civil Protection plans).