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Announcing the Release of OpenQuake Engine 3.21 We're pleased to announce the release of OpenQuake Engine 3.21- our most performance-driven version yet! After 4 months and nearly 250 pull requests, this release introduces advanced memory optimizations and speed improvements, making it the fastest version we've released in years. Whether you're running models in complex regions or working with millions of sites, you'll notice dramatic performance enhancements. Key Highlights: ·     Memory usage halved in classical calculations for models like the GEM mosaic. ·     Event-based calculations are now 13x faster in models with multiple GMPEs. ·     New GMPEs for Iran and extended support for ASCE 7-22 parameters in the AELO project. ·     Improved functionality in the Aristotle Project for global multi-hazard risk assessments. For users looking for the latest features and maximum efficiency, this release is designed for you! ·     Install OpenQuake 3.21: https://lnkd.in/dqGWYCry ·     See the full release notes: https://lnkd.in/d6uUF2VA For those prioritising stability, our Long-Term Support release (v3.16.7) remains available. (https://lnkd.in/dbYaqPYb) 

𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗚𝗘𝗠: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗲𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗜 The Dominican Republic faces significant seismic risk due to complex tectonic interactions at the Caribbean/North American plate boundary. The country has experienced major earthquakes, highlighting its vulnerability. To address this challenge, the Dominican Republic participated in the Training and Communication for Earthquake Risk Assessment (TREQ) project, funded by USAID. This initiative led to the development of a probabilistic seismic hazard model tailored for the Dominican Republic. This model draws from a homogenized earthquake catalog and a comprehensive active fault database, combining recent regional research with global datasets to assess seismic risk and inform better urban planning and building codes. Key Highlights: • First probabilistic seismic hazard model for the Dominican Republic • Comprehensive analysis of seismic sources: shallow crustal, subduction, and intraslab • Essential tool for improving disaster resilience and building standards Thanks to the authors and to our TREQ collaborators in the Dominican Republic and USAID for their support in making this work possible. Read the paper here: https://lnkd.in/dMw5yx5u Download the model: https://lnkd.in/dYPVBcq7

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗔𝗘𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 The Australian Earthquake Engineering Society (AEES) will host this year’s annual conference in Adelaide, South Australia, from November 21-23, 2024, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the historic 1954 Adelaide earthquake. This event with the theme "Building an Earthquake Resilient Future for Australia", will bring together industry professionals, researchers, and leaders in earthquake resilience to discuss innovations and strategies for safeguarding communities across the country. Highlights of the event include the Joyner Memorial Lecture by Helen Crowley, GEM Secretary General, alongside keynote presentations by Timothy Sullivan from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, and David Wald from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), a valued GEM Foundation partner. This conference provides a unique platform for learning, sharing insights, and advancing earthquake resilience practices nationwide. 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: • 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: November 21-23, 2024 • 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Eos by Skycity, Adelaide, South Australia • 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Visit https://aees.org.au/

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 GEM and its partners -Mineral Resources Department (MDR) in Fiji, Pacific-Community-SPC, UNESCO - are organising a workshop focused on enhancing understanding of earthquake hazard and risk in the Southwest Pacific region, taking place on November 18-19, 2024 at the Tanoa Hotel, Suva, Fiji. This workshop is essential for those looking to build resilient communities in an area highly vulnerable to natural hazards, particularly earthquakes. 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: • Seismic Hazard vs. Risk: Understand the fundamental differences between seismic hazard and risk. • Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis (PSHA): Learn about PSHA methodologies and their applications in earthquake assessments. • Risk Assessment Outputs: Explore practical applications of risk assessment, including displaced populations and vulnerable infrastructure. • GEM's Models: Discover GEM's available earthquake hazard and risk models tailored for the Southwest Pacific. • OpenQuake Engine: Gain hands-on experience with the OpenQuake engine for hazard and risk analysis. • FORCE Project Overview: Understand the objectives of the FORCE Project in promoting earthquake preparedness. 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙨: • Registration: The workshop is free but registration is required. Please register by emailing [email protected]. • Equipment: Bring your personal laptop for hands-on exercises. For more details: https://lnkd.in/dD6sbKAS

𝗚𝗘𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 (𝗚𝗧𝗠) 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 On #WorldTsunamiAwarenessDay, GEM joins the global call to empower the next generation with vital lessons from the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. In line with this year's theme, which emphasizes education and preparedness for future generations, GEM celebrates its partnership with the newly established #GlobalTsunamiModel (GTM) Association. GTM is set to drive forward innovative research, risk modeling, and tsunami hazard assessment to protect communities worldwide. With GEM's expertise in hazard and risk assessment and GTM’s focus on tsunami-specific risks, our collaboration aims to equip communities and youth alike with the knowledge and tools needed to build resilient futures. Together, GEM and GTM strive to ensure that the devastating lessons of the past foster proactive, informed preparedness on a global scale. Learn more about GTM's vision and how our collaboration will advance global tsunami resilience: https://lnkd.in/de2KRHXu and visit https://edanya.uma.es/gtm/.

Earthquake Spectra invites researchers and practitioners to contribute to a Special Collection titled "𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝-𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠." This collection aims to explore innovative methodologies that address emerging challenges in earthquake risk modeling, with a focus on promoting equity and addressing systemic risks. Contributions that push the boundaries of traditional risk models and offer forward-looking solutions are especially encouraged. The full call for submissions details: ● Website: https://lnkd.in/dDAUjTdc Submission Details: ● Deadline for submissions: December 15, 2024 ● Submission guidelines: https://lnkd.in/dX6fzb48  ● Submission website: https://lnkd.in/dyvjSTjH

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗘𝗠 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗔𝗦𝗖) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀! The Asian Seismological Commission (ASC) Congress, taking place November 3-7 in Belek, Antalya, Türkiye, is a premier event dedicated to advancing seismological research and fostering collaboration across the scientific community. ASC 2024 will feature presentations, workshops, and discussions led by experts, focusing on groundbreaking research and innovative technological advancements in earthquake science. GEM will be present, also to contribute to a side event organised on the latest update to the Earthquake Model of the Middle East (EMME2). EMME aims at the assessment of earthquake hazard, the associated risk in terms of structural damages, casualties and economic losses. For more details on registration and submissions, please visit www.asc2024.org. Join us in Antalya to explore, learn, and drive forward the future of earthquake science and safety!

🔔 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: Today, Helen Crowley will present “A Brief Overview of the Past, Present, and Future of the GEM Foundation” as part of the Annals of Geophysics series celebrating INGV’s 25th anniversary. The presentation will outline GEM's advancements in earthquake modeling and risk assessment over the past 15 years, as well as its forward-looking vision through 2030. 📺 Watch live here: https://lnkd.in/dwY5ydq9

Thank you to everyone who joined our webinar on PSHA for the Oceans! Missed it or want to review the content? You can now access the recording and presentation slides here: https://lnkd.in/diR5qewJ Watch the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/dqqXcie6 We appreciate your participation and hope to see you at our future events! #SeismicHazard #PSHA #GEMFoundation #FORCEProject

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆: 𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗢𝗳𝗳 The European Plate Observing System-Optimisation and EvolutioN (EPOS ON) project is a 36-month initiative (2024-2027) that brings together 34 partners from 18 countries. The project is coordinated by EPOS ERIC and aims to optimize and evolve the EPOS Research Infrastructure (EPOS RI) by enhancing the interoperability, accessibility, and integration of diverse datasets to improve risk management and resilience against natural hazards. Key expected outputs from EPOS ON's work packages include: • 𝗪𝗣𝟮: Integration of new services from various research communities into the EPOS Data Portal, along with improvements to the FAIR principles (i.e. Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) principles for research. • 𝗪𝗣𝟯: Strengthened EPOS services for natural hazard risk management and engagement with the EU Civil Protection Knowledge Network (UCPKN). • 𝗪𝗣𝟰: Enhanced user engagement and training, especially for early-career researchers. • 𝗪𝗣𝟱: Expansion of European and international partnerships to increase global access to EPOS services. GEM’s contributions to EPOS ON under WP3 include enhancing tools like the European ShakeMap for rapid post-event earthquake impact assessments, tools to predict population dynamics in the immediate aftermath of a disaster, and databases of damage-dependent seismic vulnerability models for European buildings. GEM will also support seismic risk services that include environmental impact maps related to CO2 emissions from earthquake damage and repairs. Through WP5, GEM will help strengthen international partnerships, extending the global reach of EPOSeu services. Discover more about the EPOS ON project: https://lnkd.in/dsyfkxx4