3D Ground-Motion Simulation-Based Site Amplification Considering Multiple Basin Geometries: A Wellington, New Zealand, Case Study
The Wellington central business district (CBD) in New Zealand overlies a complex sedimentary basin that significantly amplifies surface ground motions, as observed during events like the 2016 Mw 7.8 Kaikōura earthquake. This article presents a study on site amplification in Wellington predicted through 3D physics-bas...