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Congressional Briefing -- Citizen Science and Earthquakes: Reducing the Risk Through the Power of People
In the United States, 1 in 4 people live with the risk of earthquakes. The U.S. Geological Survey and its partners are designing innovative tools to better detect earthquakes and share critical information. The involvement of citizens is key, as decisions made before and immediately after an earthquake can save lives and protect property.
| What: | The USGS will host a congressional
briefing on how innovative tools combined with citizen involvement can
help save lives and minimize economic losses from earthquakes. |
| Who: | Jack Hayes, Director, National
Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (emcee) David Wald, U.S. Geological Survey John Hooper, Director of Earthquake Engineering at Magnusson Klemencic Associates Mark Benthien, Southern California Earthquake Center |
| Where: | 1334 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C |
| When: | Friday, May 21, 2010 10 a.m. |
For more information about the briefing, visit www.usgs.gov/solutions.
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