Geohazards and Disaster Risks in the North Pacific Region - Part 2

Explore cutting-edge research on geohazards and disaster risks in the North Pacific region through this comprehensive 2-hour conference session from the 2012 AGU Fall Meeting. Delve into USGS investigations of past, present, and future geohazards, and examine the collaborative efforts between Alaska and the Russian Far East in volcano research and monitoring. Learn about innovative GPS monitoring of volcanic plumes during the eruptions of Okmok and Redoubt in Alaska. Gain insights into earthquake monitoring, response, and research conducted by the USGS National Earthquake Information Center in the Northern Pacific Region. Investigate the tectonic origins of the 1899 Yakutat Bay Earthquakes in Alaska and their implications for future hazards. Discover geologic records of Pacific Rim geohazards in the Russian Far East, with a focus on paleotsunamis. Conclude by examining methods for quantifying the impacts of global disasters. This session offers a wealth of knowledge for researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding and mitigating natural hazards in the North Pacific region.