@article{fdi:010093781, title = {{H}istory of probabilistic seismic hazard assessment studies and seismic zonations in mainland {F}rance}, author = {{B}eauval, {C}{\'e}cile and {B}ard, {P}.{Y}.}, editor = {}, language = {{ENG}}, abstract = {{T}his article aims to provide an overview of successive seismic zonations in mainland {F}rance and probabilistic seismic hazard studies performed over the previous 30 years. {A} short presentation is given on the engineering and regulatory framework that shapes the background of seismic zonation and hazard studies, followed by a scientific overview of published probabilistic seismic hazard estimations. {T}he components of these past {PSHA} studies are summarized (seismic source models, ground-motion models, management of uncertainties). {T}he evolution of hazard estimates with time is displayed for a set of representative cities. {F}inally, three generations of official seismic zonation maps in {F}rance are presented (1967, 1986, 2004), and the evolution of methods and results is highlighted. {T}his review shows that the academic community has previously had little involvement in this topic. {A}s current zonation relies on outdated models, there is an opportunity for scientific and engineering communities to efficiently work together to build the next generation of probabilistic seismic hazard models for {F}rance.}, keywords = {{FRANCE}}, booktitle = {}, journal = {{C}omptes {R}endus. {G}{\'e}oscience}, volume = {353}, numero = {{S}1}, pages = {413--440}, ISSN = {1778-7025}, year = {2022}, DOI = {10.5802/crgeos.95}, URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010093781}, }