Vulnerability is a difficult parameter to estimate when assessing seismic risk so the population and infrastructure of a city are used.

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Vulnerability is often difficult to estimate due to various factors such as building standards, age of buildings, soil conditions, etc. Therefore, population and infrastructure of a city are often used as proxies or indicators of vulnerability.

Vulnerability Is a Difficult Parameter to Estimate When Assessing Seismic