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Information about 'The Big One' earthquake

Requested from PHIVOLCS by F. Camba at 01:10 PM on Nov 10, 2023.
Purpose: Research, Thesis Proposal
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2000 - 11/10/2023
Tracking no: #PHIVOLCS-777039002103

Camba 01:10 PM, Nov 10, 2023 

Good day! For my thesis topic proposal, I would like to obtain the following information about the 'The Big One'.

1. Data on the previous earthquakes originating from the West Valley Fault System
2. Possible risk and hazard should 'The Big One' occur
3. Information on the estimated magnitude, damage, should 'The Big One' occur
4. Map of the West Valley Fault System in Marikina City
5. Data on the previous earthquakes which affected Marikina City
5. Barangays in Marikina City which are affected by the West Valley Fault System

Montes 03:39 PM, Nov 13, 2023 

November 13, 2023

Dear Faith Katrina Anne Camba,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Nov 10, 2023 01:10:25 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your Request

You asked for Information about the 'The Big One'. For the following questions -

2. Possible risk and hazard should 'The Big One' occur
4. Map of the West Valley Fault System in Marikina City
5. Barangays in Marikina City which are affected by the West Valley Fault System

The  hazards, hazard maps and barangays that may be affected by the West Valley Fault System is available online. You may access HazardHunterPH and download maps or check other details through this link: https://hazardhunter.georisk.gov.ph/map. 

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