Citizen-Empowered Seismology - Advances in Public Participation

Explore cutting-edge developments in citizen science seismology through this 59-minute conference session from the 2012 AGU Fall Meeting. Delve into the USGS "Did You Feel It?" program's decade-long impact on macroseismic intensity mapping. Learn about the global reach of the Quake-Catcher Network and its contributions to seismic monitoring. Examine the NetQuakes Project's approach to balancing scientific objectives with citizen engagement. Discover innovative methods for earthquake detection using smartphone technology. Gain insights into how these citizen-empowered initiatives are revolutionizing seismological data collection and analysis, enhancing our understanding of earthquakes and their effects on communities worldwide.