Tag: Geophysics/Seismology

March 11, 2011

Experts Available to Discuss Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami

The following geophysicists, engineers, and social scientists with expertise in earthquakes, some specifically regarding Japan and the Pacific Rim, are available to talk on today’s…

January 12, 2011

Haiti still at risk of large earthquake

A year ago Wednesday, one of the five deadliest earthquakes in recorded history struck the island nation of Haiti. Paul Mann, a senior research scientist…

October 21, 2010

Computational Horsepower: Kyle Spikes Harnesses High-End Computing For Exploration Geophysics

When it comes to heavy-duty computer modeling, there are the Armed Forces, the space program, and then rock physics experts, such as Kyle Spikes. Spikes,…

October 10, 2010

Tsunami Risk Higher in Los Angeles, Other Major Cities

Geologists studying the Jan. 12 Haiti earthquake say the risk of destructive tsunamis is higher than expected in places such as Kingston, Istanbul, and Los…

July 26, 2010

Rapid Response: Geoscientists and Engineers Help Haiti Prepare for the Next Big Earthquake