Some Thoughts on the Use of Seismographic Networks to Promote Global Earthquake Risk Management

1. Some Thoughts on the Use of Seismographic Networksto Promote Global Earthquake Risk Management Brian Tucker GeoHazards International (GHI) USGS-NSF-IRIS Workshop August 23, 2005

2. Outline • Global Earthquake Risk • Promoting Global Earthquake Risk Management • Specific Suggestions for GEOSS

4. Population of 20 Largest At-Risk Cities

9. (Results from Max Wyss)

10. Population of 20 Largest At-Risk Cities

11. Earthquake Engineering Research 1950-75 1975-2000 Aimed at Needs of Developing Countries Aimed at Needs of Industrialized Countries

12. Promoting Global Eq. Risk Management • Increase demand for eq. risk management by: • Increasing understanding of the risk • Increasing awareness of affordable solutions • Increase capability of local organizations by: • Increasing their reputation • Increasing their resources • Increasing their collaboration

13. Specific Suggestions for GEOSS Targets • Rapid distribution of eq. effects, M, & location • Focused distribution (a la MoveOn) to news media, gov’t offices and technical orgs • Mention local technical orgs that can provide details and explanation Result: • Increased understanding of eq. risk • Increased reputation of local orgs

14. Specific Suggestions (cont’d) • Convene workshops about regional eq risk and risk management • Co-hosted by local organizations • Involving international and local - scientists, engineers, urban planners, and emergency responders - from academies, gov’t agencies and businesses Result: • Increased reputation of and collaboration among local orgs • Raised awareness of solution, not just problem

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