Seismic risk assessment of Chania, Greece, using an integrated computational approachSeismic risk assessment of Chania, Greece, using an integrated computational approach Peer-Reviewed Journal Publication Δημοσίευση σε Περιοδικό με Κριτές 2022-08-222021enThis study develops a comprehensive seismic risk model for the city of Chania, in Greece, which is located ina highly seismic-prone region due to the occurrenceof moderate to large earthquakes because of the nearby major subduction zone between African and Eurasian tectonic plates. The main aim is to reduce the seismic risk for the study area by incorporating the spatial distribution of the near-surface shear wave velocity model and the soil classification, along with all possible seismic sources, taking into account historical events. The study incorporates and correlates various ground motion scenarios and geological fault zones as well as information on existing buildings to develop a seismic risk model using QuakeIST software, and then the seismic hazard and a realistic prediction of resulting future adverse effects are assessed. The developed model can assist the municipal authorities of Chania to be prepared for potential seismic events, as well as city planners and decisionmakers, who can use the model as an effective decision-making tool to identify the seismic vulnerability of the city buildings and infrastructure. Thus, this study enables the implementation of an appropriate and viable earthquake-related hazards strategy to mitigate damage and losses in future earthquakes. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Applied Sciences1123Koutsoupakis_et_al_Appl. Sci._11(23)_2021.pdfChania [Greece]Library of TUC2022-08-22application/pdf11.4 MBfree Koutsoupakis Ioannis Κουτσουπακης Ιωαννης Tsompanakis Ioannis Τσομπανακης Ιωαννης Soupios, Pantelis, 1973- Kirmizakis Panagiotis Kaka SanLinn Providakis Konstantinos Προβιδακης Κωνσταντινος MDPI Seismic hazard Assessment Seismic risk Vulnerability GIS-based tools Interdependencies