The word 'earthquake' evokes the image of intense shaking, and rightfully so! Anyone who has experienced an earthquake will likely never forget the sensation of the ground moving under their feet or perhaps even the rumbling sound that accompanies it. While the effects of the shaking (especially from the big ones!) are dire, there are several things that lie in the wake of an earthquake that may not be as evident as the shaking. Depending on the region they occur in, earthquakes have distinct flavors that manifest in various ways. Oftentimes, they even inform us of what lies beneath the surface of the earth.

Alaska is home to beautiful landscapes and long-standing cultures that have lived with nature. This land has been shaped by different tectonic processes, and these include earthquakes. In this talk, we will explore the diverse array of earthquakes in Alaska, and how they contribute to life and lifestyle here.

Biography:
Dr. Revathy Parameswaran is a Research Associate with the Seismology and Geodesy group at the UAF Geophysical Institute. She is also affiliated with the Alaska Earthquake Center (AEC) and the Volcanology group at the University. Revathy completed her education in Physics and Seismology in India. After a two-year stint in Iceland working on earthquakes near volcanoes, she moved to Alaska in 2021 to study the physics of earthquakes and volcanoes in Alaska. At the University, she is involved in projects ranging from earthquake rapid response to short-to-long-term aftereffects of earthquakes and volcanic activity.

Besides the sciences, Revathy enjoys music and creating art. Outside the office, she spends her time with friends and family, going camping, scoping out rivers and hot springs, and exploring music festivals.