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Classification of Seismic Factors from Hazard Hunter, what are dangerous levels and definitions

Requested from PHIVOLCS by R. Sinay at 05:28 PM on Jul 13, 2023.
Purpose: Research and Development
Date of Coverage: 07/09/2023 - 07/13/2023
Tracking no: #PHIVOLCS-065168668981

Sinay 05:28 PM, Jul 13, 2023

Hi PHIVOLCS team,

May I request the formal definitions of your classification of Ground Rupture, Ground Shaking, Earthquake-Induced Landslide, Liquefaction, Tsunami and which of these are considered dangerous/ safe levels? This information was taken from Hazard Hunter wherein barangays were classified with these tags. 

Example:
1)	Liquefaction
a.	Generally Susceptible (Safe/ Dangerous) ?
b.	High Potential (Safe/ Dangerous) ?
c.	Highly Susceptible (Safe/ Dangerous) ?
d.	Least Susceptible (Safe/ Dangerous) ?
etc.

2)	Tsunami
a)	Inundation depth: <1m (Safe/ Dangerous) ?
b) ...
etc.

Thank you!

Montes 11:42 AM, Jul 17, 2023

July 17, 2023

Dear Ramon Carlo,

Thank you for your request dated Jul 13, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Classification of Seismic Factors from Hazard Hunter, what are dangerous levels and definitions.

We received your request on Jul 13, 2023 and will respond on or before Aug 03, 2023 05:28:24 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyIgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiFVBISVZPTENTLTA2NTE2ODY2ODk4MQw, for request with ticket number #PHIVOLCS-065168668981.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Angela Montes
FOI Officer

Sinay 02:35 PM, Jul 17, 2023

Thank you for your response. Hoping that you could also rank them please on 1-5 scale, 5 being the most dangerous, 1 being Safe.

If you could verify for example:
Tsunami 

Hazard Hunter Values: 

1) Safe - ?

2) Inundation depth: <1m - ?

3) Inundation depth: 1 to 1.99 - ?

4) Inundation depth: 2 to 2.99 - ?

5) Inundation depth: 3 to 3.99 - ?

6) Inundation depth: 4 to 4.99 - ?

7) Inundation depth: 5 to 6 - ?

8) Inundation depth:  > 6 - ?


Liquefaction 

Hazard Hunter Values: 

1) Highly Susceptible 

2) High Potential 

3) Moderately Susceptible 

4) Moderate Potential 

5) Generally Susceptible 

6) Least Susceptible 

7) Low Potential 

8) Safe 

9) Area is outside administrative boundaries

Earthquake-Induced Landslide 

Hazard Hunter Values: 

1) Prone; High Susceptibility 

2) Prone; Moderate Susceptibility 

3) Prone; Low Susceptibility 

4) Prone; Depositional Zone 

5) Safe 

Ground Shaking 

Hazard Hunter Values:

1) Prone

2) Prone, Intensity 6 Moderate

3) Prone, Intensity 7 (Dangerous)

4) Prone, Intensity 8 (Dangerous)

Ground Rupture 

Hazard Hunter Values:

1) Prone - Dangerous?

2) Safe

Thank you very much for your reply and hoping to get response.

Kind regards

Decision Maker 04:09 PM, Aug 03, 2023

August 3, 2023

Dear Ramon Carlo Sinay,

I refer to my letter of Jul 13, 2023 05:28:24 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Classification of Seismic Factors from Hazard Hunter, what are dangerous levels and definitions.

Our response to your request is due on Aug 03, 2023 05:28:24 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because we are working on the appropriate response.

I apologize for this delay but have applied for an extension so we could work further on your request. We hope to be able to send you a response on or before Aug 31, 2023 05:28:24 PM.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyIgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiFVBISVZPTENTLTA2NTE2ODY2ODk4MQw, for request with ticket number #PHIVOLCS-065168668981.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Angela Montes
FOI Officer

Decision Maker 10:26 AM, Aug 29, 2023

August 29, 2023

Dear Ramon Carlo Sinay,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Jul 13, 2023 05:28:24 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your Request

You asked for Classification of Seismic Factors from Hazard Hunter, what are dangerous levels and definitions.

Response to Request

Your FOI request is approved. Our Geology Division emailed to you information you requested last 23 August 2023 at 240pm.

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Respectfully,

PHIVOLCS FOI Decision Maker
FOI Receiving Officer

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