Earthquake hazards forum at UW on April 25th, 2012 from 4:00-6:30 PM

 

Dr. John Vidale discusses the Development of West Coast Earthquake Early Warning

Dr. Paul Bodin discribes the modernization of the PNSN and new directions in geophysical monitoring in the PNW.

Dr. Art Frankel of the USGS Seattle Field Office presents research findings that may impact the Pacific Northwest portion of the National Seismic Hazard Maps our building codes are tied to.

John Schelling, Earthquake, Volcano, and Tsunami Program Manager for Washington Emergency Management discusses Post Tohoku challenges for Washington coastal communities exposed to tsunami hazards. 

On the UW main campus in Johnson Hall, Room 102. A reception in the foyer begins at 4:00 pm, talks begin at 4:30.  No charge for admission. 

Sponsored by the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN) and the Cascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup (CREW).

Visit the CREW web site for more information or check out the forum flyer.