Learning from past earthquakes: a comparative analysis and unified framework for proactive seismic risk management of vernacular heritage in historic urban landscapes
Date Issued
2026
Author(s) USM
DOI
10.1016/j.ijdrr.2026.106344
Abstract
Seismic hazard has historically shaped vernacular construction traditions that embody empirical knowledge accumulated through successive earthquake experiences. However, post-earthquake reconnaissance practices often remain reactive and insufficiently int
