Thousands of earthquakes occur in Hawaii each year. Most are related to volcanic activity, but some are not. What’s the difference?
Thousands of earthquakes occur in Hawaii each year. Most are related to volcanic activity, but some are not. What’s the difference?
Brian Shiro of the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory will discuss Hawaii’s seismic past and present during a presentation titled “Living with Earthquakes on Hawaiian Volcanoes” from 3-4:30 p.m. or 7-8:30 p.m. Monday at the Lyman Museum.
Shiro will describe the different types of earthquakes experienced in Hawaii, how seismologists monitor them and how seismic data are used as a primary tool to forecast volcanic eruptions.
Want to know more about our historic damaging earthquakes, seismic hazards in our state and how we can prepare for the next big one? Shiro addresses these topics and more, including the new, low-cost technology allowing citizen scientists (you, perhaps?) to record earthquake shaking and to participate in the process of earthquake monitoring.
The presentation is part of Lyman Museum’s Saigo Public Program lecture series. Admission is free to museum members, $3 for nonmembers. Space is limited; first come, first seated.
The nationally accredited and Smithsonian-affiliated Lyman Museum showcases the natural and cultural history of Hawaii. Located at 276 Haili St. in Hilo, the museum is open 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, call 935-5021 or visit www.lymanmuseum.org.