EPISODE · Mar 30, 2020 · 28 MIN
261 | Creating Geo-Maps: Reducing Damages from Earthquakes
from GradCast · host Ariel Frame, Connor Chato, Gavin Tolometti, Gregory Robinson, Laura Munoz, Monica Molinaro, Nicholas Handfield-Jones, Nikol Posnov, Rhys Paterson, Roger Hudson, Sarah Klapman, Viki Tellios, Yimin Chen, Yousuf Hasan
Christopher Boucher, who is doing an MSc. in Geophysics at Western, elaborated on his research on building maps meant to help reduce damages from earthquakes. He was co-interviewed by Nicholas Hadfield-Jones and Yousuf Hasan. Chris is especially focusing on mapping specific areas of Vancouver that are need of geological clarity in terms of us understanding what areas are more hazardous in case of an earthquake. His focus uses non-invasive tools to study and model these grounds. His research has other broader benefits as well. Produced by Gavin Tolometti
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Christopher Boucher, who is doing an MSc. in Geophysics at Western, elaborated on his research on building maps meant to help reduce damages from earthquakes. He was co-interviewed by Nicholas Hadfield-Jones and Yousuf Hasan. Chris is especially focusing on mapping specific areas of Vancouver that are need of geological clarity in terms of us understanding what areas are more hazardous in case of an earthquake. His focus uses non-invasive tools to study and model these grounds. His research has other broader benefits as well. Produced by Gavin Tolometti
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