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University of Memphis Team to Monitor Aftershocks in Bhuj, IndiaFour scientists from the University of Memphis, Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI) will be part of a cross-disciplinary team of scientists organized to study building performance, ground surface rupture, and aftershocks related to the January 26 earthquake (magnitude 7.7) in India's District of Gujarat. In response to an invitation from the Institute of Science and Technology for Advanced Studies and Research, the National Science Foundation-funded Mid America Earthquake Center has organized a team to assist the government in post-earthquake studies and assessments. The seismology team in India, led by CERI's Director, Arch Johnston, will deploy a solar charged array of seismic instruments to record aftershocks near the town of Bhuj and in the Rann of Kachchh (Kutch). Shipment of the portable array to Mumbai (Bombay) has been made possible by the Federal Express Company.
Post-earthquake studies of active faults and associated ground motions in the region provide valuable scientific information and important inputs for the formulation of appropriate building codes. In this respect, aftershock studies may help to mitigate losses from similar western Indian earthquakes in the future. Because aftershocks die out in a period of days to months and damaged buildings need to be cleared away, these types of research efforts must be carried out as soon as possible after the main shock. |
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Depending on the availability of phone lines, the CERI team will post daily journal entries and photos on the CERI website at www.ceri.memphis.edu/gujarat/reports.shmtl. Status briefs should be available over the web or through Amanda Hatch at CERI (901-678-2007). |
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