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The Seismological Society of America (SSA), founded in 1906, is an international scientific society devoted to the advancement of earthquake science.
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Earthquakes near the northeastern coast of Taiwan separated by nearly 40 years share striking similarities. For details, check out this new #BSSA paper. ⚒️

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November 27, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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In a new #SRL paper, scientists use GNSS data to model the orientation of the fault that ruptured during Taiwan’s 2024 Hualien earthquake. ⚒️

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November 27, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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🌟OPEN ACCESS🌟To quickly and correctly assess moment magnitude is to provide important information to emergency responders. However, doing this in less than ten minutes after an earthquake begins is tough. A new #BSSA paper explores how to speed things up. ⚒️

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November 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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In a new #SRL paper, scientists develop a deep learning method that simultaneously obtains shear-wave velocity structure, sedimentary layer thickness, and Moho depth ⚒️

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November 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Adaptive Decomposition and Instantaneous Frequency‐Based Identification of Multipulse Sequences in Near‐Fault Ground Motions #BSSA ⚒️

How can you identify multiple velocity pulses in seismic data?

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November 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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In a new #SRL paper, scientists present a deep learning model for more objective and efficient event classification focused on volcanic earthquakes. ⚒️

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November 26, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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November 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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📢UPCOMING DEADLINE! CALL FOR PAPERS📢

#BSSA is soliciting manuscripts for a Special Issue on Advancing Physics-Based Ground-Motion Simulations for Seismic Hazard Applications 🫨⚒️

Deadline for Submission: 1 December 2025

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November 25, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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In a new #SRL paper, scientists determine how the Great Southern Puerto Rico fault zone moved in the Quaternary using LIDAR-derived topography, historical air photos and field mapping. ⚒️

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November 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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🚨 🚨 One week left to apply for #SSA2026 Annual Meeting Travel Grant! 🚨 🚨
DEADLINE: 30 November
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November 25, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Meter‐ and Second‐Scale Spatiotemporal Analysis of Anthropogenic Seismic Noise Source Distributions Using Deep Learning #SRL

How can deep learning help detect sources of seismic noise?

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November 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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SSA is offering free virtual training on effective scientific presentation, slides and poster design, starting in January 2026. From crafting the right opener to sequencing your slides, this 5-part course has something for all levels of experience: buff.ly/gWgg4s7 ⚒️🧪
November 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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How do buildings and foundations control attenuation of the seismic wavefield? Find out in a new #BSSA paper. ⚒️

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November 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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In a new #BSSA paper, scientists present elastic earthquake cycle simulations on geometrically rough faults with spatially uniform friction. Their goal is to explore the effects of fluid injection. ⚒️

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November 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Did you know that abstract submissions for #SSA2026 open on 1 December? You can start the process by reviewing the 50+ technical sessions now: meetings.seismosoc.org/submit/ ⚒️🧪
November 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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📣MUST READ NEW ISSUE OF #BSSA📣 It's holiday time here, and also time for the latest issue of #BSSA! This issue includes several 🌟OPEN ACCESS🌟 papers on topics like earthquake forecasting, the Ridgecrest earthquake, and more! ⚒️

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Volume 115 Issue 6 | Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America | GeoScienceWorld
Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America | 115 | 6 | December 2025
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November 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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In a new #BSSA paper, a team of scientists use densely distributed data from 461 sites around the 2019 Ridgecrest, California earthquake ruptures to develop a near-fault ground-motion model. ⚒️

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November 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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🌟OPEN ACCESS🌟 📣 PRESS RELEASE📣 In a new #TSR paper, scientists use data collected after a major Alaskan quake to an interesting signal: the type of aircraft flying overhead.⚒️

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November 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Imaging Shallow Complex Vs Structure Using F–J Surface‐Wave Tomography with Partition Similarity Test: A Case Study at the San Jacinto Fault Zone #SRL ⚒️

What’s the F-J method and how might it help seismologists study the shallow subsurface? 

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November 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Sign up now for our 9 December LinkedIn webinar with career coach Sarah Pietraszek-Mattner, Ph.D.:
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November 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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A geospatial model that incorporates geotechnical information at the local scale may improve the geospatial liquefaction model used by the USGS. Find out more in #SRL. ⚒️

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November 24, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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🌟OPEN ACCESS🌟 In a new #SRL paper, scientists assess liquefaction effects at a field site in New Zealand. ⚒️

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November 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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What can influence ocean bottom seismic data? A new #SRL study found that water depth, sediment thickness, instrument design and ocean basin characteristics are primary factors. ⚒️

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November 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Frequency‐Dependent Bilateral Rupture of the 2024 Mw 7.1 Wushi Earthquake, NW China: Insights from InSAR, Seismic Imaging, and Aftershock Relocation #SRL ⚒️

Scientists bring a multidisciplinary approach to explore China's 2024 Wushi earthquake.

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November 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Folding Growth Pattern of the Southern Tian Shan: Insights from the 2024 Mw 7.0 Wushi Earthquake and 2020 Mw 6.0 Jiashi Earthquake, Western China #SRL ⚒️

What’s the role of folding during crustal shortening in the southern Tian Shan?

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November 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM