Maanjäristysalueille

Maanjäristysalueille is a Finnish phrase formed from maanjäristysalue (earthquake zone) and the allative plural suffix -ille, meaning “to earthquake zones” or “onto earthquake zones.” The form is used when indicating direction or destination in reference to multiple seismic areas.

Grammatically, maanjäristysalueille is the plural allative case. It answers questions such as where someone or something is moving toward. The underlying noun maanjäristysalue is a compound of maanjäristys (earthquake) and alue (area). The allative suffix -ille marks destination, and its plural variant matches a plural subject or referent.

In everyday Finnish, maanjäristysalueille appears primarily in formal or technical contexts related to hazard assessment, disaster preparedness, construction regulations, insurance, or travel advisories. It is not a common everyday expression, but it is found in official texts, risk maps, guidelines, and academic or governmental discussions about regions exposed to seismic activity.

Usage examples are typically framed to discuss risk, planning, or response. For instance, statements might refer to infrastructure standards in maanjäristysalueille or to movement or access restricted to such zones. More broadly, it can appear in sentences that describe evaluating construction projects, emergency planning, or insurance coverage within multiple earthquake-prone areas.

In translation, the phrase corresponds to “to earthquake zones” in English. It highlights destinations within the context of seismic risk rather than a single location, stressing consideration of multiple zones in planning and analysis.