The 14th and 16th April 2016 Kumamoto (Japan) Earthquakes

Synopsis

The sequence of two major earthquakes in Kumamoto (14th and 16th April 2016) has caused significant damage and disruption to the Kumamoto region of Kyushu, Japan. The intense ground shaking and displacement as well as triggered landslides caused severe earthquake damage to a wide range of buildings and infrastructure in Maishiki and Minami Aso areas. Major destruction of roads, bridges, and tunnels was caused. This seminar presents a summary of the observations made on this reconnaissance mission and the implications for this and other vulnerable regions. It will present elements of the seismicity of the area, the damage to buildings and other structures and the impact on urban and rural communities due to the earthquakes and subsequent landslides.

Speakers

Speakers will be drawn from the mission team:

  • Dr Katsu Goda – University of Bristol
  • Professor Peter Sammonds – University College London
  • Dr Emily So – University of Cambridge
  • Dr Grace Campbell – Arup
  • Laura Hulme – Arup
  • Bashar Ismael – University of Manchester
  • Dr Rebekah Marsh – Mott MacDonald
  • Dr Lin Ke – Willis

Registration and other information

Event Details

Event Date 07/07/2016 6:00 pm
Location Institution of Structural Engineers

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