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Kerry Smith
Author of "Predicting Disasters: Earthquakes, Scientists, and Uncertainty in Modern Japan." Explores the history of earthquake prediction in postwar Japan.
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Dec 7, 2024
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Kerry Smith, "Predicting Disasters: Earthquakes, Scientists, and Uncertainty in Modern Japan" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2024)
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Kerry Smith, author of "Predicting Disasters: Earthquakes, Scientists, and Uncertainty in Modern Japan", dives into Japan's intricate history of earthquake prediction. She discusses the challenges scientists faced in communicating risks to the public while balancing preparedness with fears of panic. Smith highlights major earthquakes like the 1964 Niigata and the impact they had on research and infrastructure. Delving into the evolution of seismic science, she explores Japan's tenacious commitment to understanding and mitigating the unpredictability of natural disasters.
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