R.A. Betancourt-Arocha¹

¹Fundacion Venezolana de Investigaciones Sismologicas (FUNVISIS)

Abstract:

CTBT member countries appointed technical tasks to institutions that already monitor national seismological networks. In some South American states, seismological research organizations also promote the awareness of seismic culture in their countries, associating threat and vulnerability in delivering sound contents, i.e. best practices during earthquakes. Col & Chu established that 92% of earthquakes fatal victims can be reduced thanks to the implementation of tailored-made seismic contents. Research shows the advantages of using analogies of energy released of nuclear explosions as an appropriate mechanism to better understand seismic events and establishing an appropriate educational correlation. Third stream activities of universities and research centres have special impact among communities. This research demonstrates through case studies two folds: (1) how local scientific work and cooperation support national needs in support of CTBT objectives and (2) identify tangible solutions improving nuclear test monitoring whilst increasing earthquake culture thanks to the plethora of advantages that this investigation demonstrates.