This workshop was for all media who handle earthquake coverage. |
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Caltech
and U.S. Geological Survey scientists and engineers came together
in January 2002 to discuss the science of earthquakes and the latest
technologies used to detect and analyze them. The workshop was intended
to give the media background information and materials to help them
better cover every quake from a minor 3.5 temblor up to a major
rupture of the San Andreas Fault. |
The Presentations:Introduction The
Earthquake – What Happened? Learn about faults, strain,
epicenters v. rupture surface, magnitude v. intensity. The
Technology – How We Measure It. Learn about TriNet - the
state-of-the-art, real-time earthquake monitoring and reporting
system, sensors and other instrumentation The
Information – What We Know Immediately. Learn how the media
can access data quickly, how emergency personnel are notified where
to go after a quake, and what we can expect right after an earthquake.
Get updates on ShakeMap and Did You Feel It? Caltech
Media Relations – Learn how to get information immediately
via e-mail and Web sites, how to schedule interviews, and we’ll
review potential sources for seismic information, structural damage,
injuries, etc. The
Damage – Not All Buildings Are Created Equal. Learn about
building codes and classes, housing impacts, degree of damage. Aftershocks
and Probabilities – What Might Come Next. Learn about foreshocks,
aftershocks, swarms, and what we can expect for L.A.'s seismic future.
The
Research – What We Learn. Find out how we study earthquakes,
and learn about the scientific issues related to earthquakes |
For additional information, please see the Caltech’s Earthquake Web Site for Media
