Bingming Shen-Tu
11/12/2018 - 17 min read
Modeling Fundamentals: Understanding Tectonic Movement and How It Sheds Light on Seismic Risk
Kinematic modeling techniques use a physical approach to understanding earthquake risk, effectively augmenting the sparse available historical data. AIR Seismologist Dr. Bingming Shen-Tu explains what kinematic modeling is and provides real-world examples in South America, China, Japan, and New Zealand of how effective it is.
7/15/2009 - 11 min read
From 1755 to Today—Reassessing Lisbon’s Earthquake Risk
The Great Lisbon Earthquake occurred in the morning hours of All Saints Day, a Catholic high holiday, on November 1, 1755.