Announcement: Subduction Zone Science Workshop – January 10–11, 2023
Subduction zone cartoon showing major parts of a typical subduction zone. Workshop themes align with three USGS subduction zone science and hazard priorities (relevant to earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, tsunami and cascading phenomena): new observations and models of subduction zone processes, quantification of natural hazards and risk, and forecasting and situational awareness. The meeting agenda includes keynotes, contributed short-format talks and posters (contributions noted on the registration form), and discussions focusing on critical needs, research priorities, and plans for a cross-discipline community of practice. Travel support is available for a limited number of early career participants and for USGS scientists. Reach out to
New Wave Glider will study Earthquake Processes along U.S. Subduction Zones
The SV3 wave glider allows USGS scientists and collaborators to collect seafloor geodetic data, which relies on accurate measurements of the Earth's geometric shape, gravity field, and orientation in space to continuously monitor seafloor movement. The principal scientific objectives are to constrain shallow strain accumulation between large earthquakes and to estimate the amount of strain released during and shortly after large subduction zone earthquakes. Equipped to collect global navigation satellite system and acoustic ranging (GNSS-A) seafloor geodetic data from some of Earths most critical remaining data gaps, the glider can travel faster between sites and operate in high current areas like Alaska, thanks