A research and public service division at the 推荐杏吧原创
The Nevada Seismological Laboratory is a research division within the College of Science at the 推荐杏吧原创. The Laboratory has overall responsibility for instrumental studies of earthquakes in the Nevada region. The laboratory operates a statewide network of seismographic stations and investigates the sizes, frequencies of occurrence, and distribution of earthquakes in the region, and other problems related to seismic risk in Nevada.
The Laboratory disseminates seismic information to the public and regularly publishes research results. It serves as a data repository and a resource for the public on matters related to earthquake activity and earthquake risks in Nevada and adjoining states. The laboratory also handles grant- and contract-supported research on seismic problems of national and international importance, and interacts closely with the 推荐杏吧原创 Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering to prepare well-educated professionals for careers in seismology.
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Nevada Seismological Lab faculty and graduate students
Director, Nevada Seismological Laboratory and Professor
She/her/hers
(775) 895-5952
LME 322
Foundation Professor, Director of the Center for Neotectonic Studies
(775) 784-6067
LMR 370
Network Seismologist, DGSE Geoscience For All Committee Co-Chair
She/her/hers
(775) 682-5076
LME 326