Life in the Fire and the Rumble - Earthquake, Volcano, Wildfire, Drought, and Landslide Hazards

Friday, October 30, 2015: 3:15 PM-4:45 PM
Baltimore 1-2 (Gaylord National Resort And Convention Center)
Chair:
Frank Trusdell, MS, Research Geologist & Project Chief of Eruptive History of Mauna Loa, U. S. Geological Survey

Description: Causes and consequences of natural hazards activity is a goal of many researchers in earth sciences. Earthquakes, volcanoes, wildfires, drought conditions, and landslides can have hazardous consequences of varying intensity. This session will discuss specific research undertaken to increase understanding of hazards causes, prediction, and prevention.



3:15 PM
Volcano Hazards in Hawaii
Frank Trusdell, MS , Research Geologist & Project Chief of Eruptive History of Mauna Loa , U. S. Geological Survey
3:35 PM
Pacific Rim and Northwest Earthquakes and Tsunamis
Brian Atwater, PhD , Research Geologist , U. S. Geological Survey
3:55 PM
Landslides & Debris Flows – Future Storm Forecasting
John Stock, PhD , Research Geologist - Director Innovation Center for Earth Sciences , U. S. Geological Survey
4:15 PM
Wildfires and Drought - Effects on Animals and Ecosystems
Miguel Villarreal, PhD , Research Geographer , U. S. Geological Survey
4:35 PM
Hazards Watch - Engaging Citizens in Changing Conditions of Coastal & Marine Areas
Susan Russell-Robinson, EdD , Associate Program Coordinator , u. S. Geological Survey