Exploring the Evolution of Seismic Hazard and Risk Assessment Research: A Bibliometric Analysis

Afiqah Ismail (), Ahmad Safuan A. Rashid, Talal Amhadi, Ramli Nazir, Masyhur Irsyam and Lutfi Faizal
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Afiqah Ismail: Department of Geotechnics and Transportation, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia
Ahmad Safuan A. Rashid: Department of Geotechnics and Transportation, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia
Talal Amhadi: Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Arts and Architecture, University of Derna, Derna 21881, Libya
Ramli Nazir: Centre of Tropical Geoengineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia
Masyhur Irsyam: Research Center for Disaster Mitigation, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung 40132, Indonesia
Lutfi Faizal: National Center for Earthquake Studies, Ministry of Public Works and Housing, Bandung 40393, Indonesia

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 7, 1-23

Abstract: A bibliometric analysis spanning from 2002 to 2022 examines the landscape of seismic hazard and risk assessment research, critical for disaster preparedness in earthquake-prone regions. The study uncovers a substantial increase in related studies, notably surging around 2006. Leading contributors hail from China, the United States, Italy, and the United Kingdom, underlining the global significance of the subject. Common terms in scholarly articles include “seismic hazard”, “seismic risk”, “earthquake”, “vulnerability”, “GIS” (Geographic Information System), and “liquefaction”. While seismic hazards remain the primary focus, a growing interest in risk assessment, particularly for induced phenomena like landslides and liquefaction, is noted. Researchers predominantly assess vulnerability across various structural elements, reflecting a holistic approach to understanding and mitigating the impact of earthquakes on infrastructure and communities. In summary, the bibliometric analysis provides a comprehensive overview of seismic hazard and risk assessment research, highlighting field growth, key research areas, and an increasing focus on risk assessment in response to natural phenomena. The findings offer valuable insights for both academics and practitioners invested in the field’s future development.

Keywords: seismic hazard; seismic risk; bibliometric analysis; earthquake (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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