Arthur Lerner-Lam
Seismologist, Columbia University
Dr. Arthur Lerner-Lam is Doherty Senior Research Scientist and Associate Director of Seismology, Geology, and Tectonophysics at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO) of the Earth Institute of Columbia University.
Arthur Lerner-Lam has been through quakes, but never big ones. He wonders whether the “visceral feel” of a major shakeup should be a required part of every seismologist’s training.
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No, earthquakes aren’t caused by global warming. But popular confusion about them provides a rare opportunity for science to conduct meaningful conversations with the public.
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Both countries were struck by massive earthquakes, yet the scale of tragedy in Haiti was far worse. What happened in each case, and what lessons can be learned from the […]
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For both citizens and government, diligent preparations can make the difference between “ho-hum” and disaster.
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The chances of “The Big One” hitting California in the next few decades is near 100%. The only questions are—how big, and when?
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From Haiti to Chile, China to California, earthquakes have dominated recent news. Is this a pattern or a fluke? And where might the next one hit?
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How the “chaotic” process of plate tectonics works, and why scientists are getting better at predicting major shakeups.
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No more pens wiggling across a piece of paper when an earthquake hits. These days, scientists are using “4-D seismology” to create a dynamic record of our volatile planet.
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A conversation with the Columbia University seismologist.
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