recent findings in seismic hazard models of iran

Taking into account the seismotectonic framework and high seismicity with destructive earthquakes as well as the large population density settled in the earthquake-prone areas, the necessity for the development of a database with field investigations for the seismic hazard and risk assessment is critical. it should be noted that reliable seismic hazard studies depend on having a robust earthquake catalog, good knowledge of tectonic conditions and relevant attenuation model applied for the hazard analysis. the better input for hazard analysis results in more reliable parameters and the seismichazard assessments. the uncertainties associated with the seismic hazard analysis and level of success of the methodology in the region is also treated.