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Glossary for gem taxonomy

Authors: Luke Allen, Andrew Charleson, Svetlana Brzev, and Charles Scawthorn

This online Glossary explains around 400 terms contained in the GEM Building Taxonomy v 2.0 and nearly 700 images.

The terms have been listed in alphabetical and numerical order. Text description of each term is accompanied by illustrations (photos and/or drawings) where possible.

We welcome contributions in the form of photographs or images, illustrating glossary terms. If you have any questions you can also contact us at buildingtaxonomy@globalquakemodel.org


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It is not about finding one single answer to improve seismic risk assessment, but about collaboratively developing models that capture the best understanding of earthquake risk anywhere in the world, and tools that we can use to analyse and deal with that risk..

GEM Nexus is an action-oriented platform where collaborators of the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) initiative can collaborate in their private spaces, can update the community about their ongoing work and can share draft-reports and other work as a starting point for feedback and discussion with a wider community of experts and stakeholders.

To advance seismic risk assessment in general and to develop GEM's risk assessment platform in a way that accomodates your needs, the latest (scientific) knowledge and technologies, GEM Nexus depends on participation - on sharing of work by the various groups and on everyone providing feedback and sharing your knowledge.

Principles of the GEM Nexus Community
Principle #1: Share
In order to have a lasting impact on seismic risk assessment and to create tools and models that are applicable in all continents, collaboration and knowledge sharing about approaches that are used in different contexts, about data and databases, and about applications is critical. Share as much work as you can if you are part of a (global) group, and share your knowledge and opinions wherever applicable.

Principle #2: Respect
The work that the various groups share is meant to trigger discussion and collaboratively improve it. This work is in progress and should always be considered to be in a draft-state. Respect that what is shared with you and don’t place it out of context.

Principle #3: Collaborative
Promote teamwork among members if you are part of a group and provide others with the opportunity to collaborate where and when possible. Always choose collaboration over competition, and create an atmosphere for building on one another's ideas.

Principle #4: Always in Beta
Contribute for continuous improvement and iteration. That goes for the community, Nexus and GEM in general. To this end, submit your suggestions.