NGA (Next Generation Attenuation) Project

The NGA (Next Generation Attenuation) Project is a research effort by scientists to develop improved models for predicting how earthquake shaking decreases with distance from the earthquake source. These models, called ground motion prediction equations (GMPEs), help estimate the strength of ground shaking in different areas during an earthquake. By incorporating the latest seismic data and advanced understanding of earthquake physics, the NGA Project aims to improve earthquake hazard assessments, enabling better building design, disaster preparedness, and risk management for communities in earthquake-prone regions.