Newswise — In light of the powerful earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6th, 2023, Newswise has compiled a list of experts for the media. Updates will be posted as they arrive. Reporters can get a free press pass to access expert contacts and embargoed news [register here].
You can check out the Earthquakes and Natural Disasters channels on our website to find the latest experts and research.
The latest available experts
- Powerful earthquake hits Turkey and Syria - media experts available for comment
- Dr. Carmen Solana, course leader for MSc Crisis and Disaster Management
"The resistant infrastructure, unfortunately, is patchy in South Turkey and especially in Syria, so saving lives now mostly relies on a quick response. The next 24 hours are crucial to find survivors, after 48 hours, the number of survivors decreases enormously."
- Dr. Catherine Mottram, Senior Lecturer in Structural Geology and Tectonics
"Earthquakes occur when locked portions of faults suddenly 'break', resulting in rocks moving rapidly during catastrophic failure events. Aftershocks are usually lower magnitude earthquakes that happen as the crust settles and recovers in the new position.”
- Dr. Lisa Grant Ludwig, natural disasters expert and UCI professor and chair of the Department of Population Health and Disease Prevention, available to comment on natural disasters
- Dr. Lisa Grant Ludwig is a nationally recognized expert in disaster resilience who is available to provide commentary on natural disasters, specializing in earthquakes. Much of her work focuses on the broad population health impacts and policy implications of natural disasters.
Charles Nyce, Ph.D.
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Adam Crewe, Ph.D. Reader in Earthquake Engineering at the University of Bristol Dr. Adam Crewe is based in the Department of Civil Engineering where he examines the likely earthquake impacts that lead to the damage of buildings, bridges, dams, power stations, and other built environments, using Bristol's innovative “shaking table” simulation. Media Contact Name: Media PR Team Media Office Phone: +441174282489 Media Email: [email protected] |
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