Living with Earthquakes on Hawaiian Volcanoes
Expand your knowledge about earthquakes and volcanoes in Hawaii at the Lyman Museum on either of two occasions—Monday afternoon, March 27, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., or the same evening, Monday, March 27, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Thousands of earthquakes occur in Hawai‘i each year; most are related to volcanic activity, but some are not. What’s the difference? In this presentation, Brian Shiro of the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory describes the different types of earthquake experienced in Hawai‘i, 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? Brian 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 nationally accredited and Smithsonian-affiliated Lyman Museum showcases the natural and cultural history of Hawai‘i. Located in historic downtown Hilo at 276 Haili Street, the Museum is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For more information, call (808) 935-5021 or visit www.lymanmuseum.org.
