Maximum Credible Earthquake

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-016727",
  "term": "Maximum Credible Earthquake",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "The earthquake(s) associated with specific seismotectonic structures, source areas, or provinces that would cause the most severe vibratory ground motion or foundation dislocation capable of being produced at the site under the currently known tectonic framework. It is determined by judgment based on all known regional and local geological and seismological data.",
  "abbreviation": "MCE",
  "references": [
    "FEMA Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Glossary of Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/maximum-credible-earthquake/"
}