Understanding Earthquake Risk with PHIVOLCS FaultFinder
The Philippines is no stranger to seismic activity. Situated within the Pacific Ring of Fire, our country experiences hundreds of earthquakes each year—some of which have devastating impacts on lives, infrastructure, and the economy. Understanding the proximity of your home, business, or infrastructure to an active fault line is a critical step toward safety and resilience.
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4/8/20251 min read
What is PHIVOLCS FaultFinder?
FaultFinder is an interactive web-based application developed by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). It allows users to:
Pinpoint active faults across the Philippines.
Measure proximity between any location and the nearest active fault.
Access data vital for urban planning, engineering design, and disaster preparedness
Visit it here: https://faultfinder.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph
Whether you’re a homeowner, business owner, city planner, or engineer, this tool provides clarity on just how close you are to seismic risk.
Why Fault Data Matters for Earthquake Recording
At AmbraseysPH Corporation, we specialize in earthquake recording instruments and seismic accelerographs designed to capture ground motion during an earthquake. The quality and usefulness of seismic data largely depend on where these instruments are installed—and proximity to active fault lines plays a major role.
Tools like FaultFinder help professionals strategically deploy accelerographs and ensure:
Accurate monitoring of fault behavior
Real-time seismic data collection
Enhanced early warning capabilities
Data-driven structural health monitoring
How AmbraseysPH Corporation Supports Seismic Resilience
As a Philippine-based provider of high-quality earthquake recording instruments, AmbraseysPH Corporation is committed to advancing the nation’s seismic safety. Our solutions empower:
LGUs and government agencies in compliance with disaster risk reduction mandates
Structural engineers in designing earthquake-resilient buildings
Academic institutions in research and education
Private sector developers in risk mitigation planning
Our seismic accelerographs are engineered for reliability and accuracy, helping clients meet both PHIVOLCS and National Building Code requirements for seismic instrumentation.
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