Seismology and Earthquake Engineering
Seismology and Earthquake Engineering is an interdisciplinary field that merges the earth science of seismology—the study of earthquakes and the propagation of seismic waves—with the practical principles of engineering to mitigate seismic risk. Seismologists provide the foundational understanding of how and where earthquakes occur and the nature of the ground shaking they produce. Engineers then use this data to design, construct, and retrofit buildings, bridges, dams, and other infrastructure to resist these powerful forces, thereby protecting human lives and minimizing economic damage in seismically active regions.