Seismological Society of America 2007 Annual Meeting, Hawaii

April 11-13 2007, Hilton Waikoloa Village

World’s Top Seismologists Meet in Kona, Hawaii

To Discuss Latest Research on

Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Nuclear Explosions, and More

The world’s leading seismologists will gather in Hawaii to exchange their latest research findings and ideas at the 101 st annual meeting of the Seismological Society of America (SSA) on 11 – 13 April 2007. Among the topics for discussion:

• Analysis of the Hawaii Kiholo Bay Earthquake of 15 October 2006.
• Seismic hazard assessments
• Public health implications of earthquake preparedness
• Moonquakes revisited
• Natural hazards and engineering aspects of managing damage
• Volcano monitoring systems
• And more…

The public may attend regular sessions by purchasing a day pass for a fee of $280, and students may purchase a special day pass for $150.

WHAT: Seismological Society of America Annual Conference

WHEN: 11 – 13 April 2007

WHERE: Hilton Waikoloa Village

REPORTER REGISTRATION:

Reporters are welcome to attend all sessions.Free pressregistration is required and may be done in advance by sending an e-mail to press@seismosoc.org or by contacting Tara Hicks Johnson at 808-956-3151 (phone), 808-389-3561 (cell), and hicks@higp.hawaii.edu . All reporters must pick up meeting badges on site in the press registration room, Waikoloa 1. Press registrants will be asked to show a picture ID and press credentials before receiving meeting material and an official conference badge.

A full list of abstracts of the presentations can be found at: www.seismosoc.org/meetings/2007/abstracts/index.html

Contact: Tara Hicks Johnson, 808-956-3151

March 7, 2007 hicks@higp.hawaii.edu

Nan Broadbent, 408-431-9885

nan0604@msn.com