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

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

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4. Population of 20 Largest At-Risk Cities

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9. (Results from Max Wyss) Scenario Earthquake Since then, population increased by factor of… and number of deaths increased by factor of… 1897, Shillong, M8.3 860 1950, Assam, M8.6 330

10. GeoHazards International Population of 20 Largest At-Risk Cities

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

12. GeoHazards International 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. GeoHazards International Specific Suggestions for GEOSS Targets 1.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. GeoHazards International Specific Suggestions (cont’d) 2.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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