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Research in Progress talk presents: Digging into the Yukon's earthquake hazards.Sunday, October 18 at 7 p.m.
Doors at 6:30 p.m.
Yukon Beringia Centre
ABOUT THE TALK:
The Yukon is a seismically active region. Some earthquakes, like the December 6th, 2025, magnitude 7.0 event, are widely felt. But these contemporary earthquakes do not tell the whole story. New remote sensing data have drawn attention to major geological fault lines that show evidence of having ruptured in large earthquakes in recent geologic time.
By digging into these faults, we can piece together a longer history of earthquakes than is available from modern records. These "paleoseismic" records help us determine which faults are capable of producing large earthquakes, how frequently they are expected to rupture, and where the strongest shaking may occur.
This information contributes to seismic hazard assessments and can inform building codes and other standards that protect humans and the environment.
WHO IS THE SPEAKER?
Theron Finley, PhD, is a surficial geologist with the Yukon Geological Survey. Theron researches active faults in the Yukon using remote sensing, tectonic geomorphology and paleoseismology.
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All talks are open and free to the public, students, staff and faculty.
Cookies, tea and coffee will be served.
Recordings will be available on https://www.yukonscienceinstitute.org
Co-hosted by YukonU, Yukon Science Institute.
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Event venue
Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre, Whitehorse, Canada
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