Culture Night 2016 at the Geophysics Section, School of Cosmic Physics
Earthquakes and other Geohazards
Despite its lack of large earthquakes, Ireland holds a special place in the history of Earthquake studies thanks to the pioneering work of Robert Mallet in the mid-19th century. Come see the past and present of live earthquake monitoring worldwide, from the heart of Dublin.
Time: 5.00pm – 9.30pm
Location : Geophysics Section, School of Cosmic Physics, 5 Merrion Square, Dublin 2 (map).
Seismic traces recorded on the stations of the Irish National Seismic Network of the M7.0 earthquake which occurred on the island of Kyushu, Japan on 15/4/16
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Last Updated: 19th August 2016 by Anna
Culture Night 2016 at the Geophysics Section, School of Cosmic Physics
Earthquakes and other Geohazards
Despite its lack of large earthquakes, Ireland holds a special place in the history of Earthquake studies thanks to the pioneering work of Robert Mallet in the mid-19th century. Come see the past and present of live earthquake monitoring worldwide, from the heart of Dublin.
Time: 5.00pm – 9.30pm
Location : Geophysics Section, School of Cosmic Physics, 5 Merrion Square, Dublin 2 (map).
Phone: 01-6535147
www.dias.ie/cp/geo
Robert Mallet (1810-1881)
“the father of seismology”
Culture Night is brought to you by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs in partnership with regional arts offices, local authorities and cultural organisations throughout the island of Ireland.
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