Rebecca Bell

Rebecca Bell, an expert in tectonics from Imperial College London, joins to discuss the massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's coast. Shaimaa Khalil, the BBC’s Tokyo Correspondent, shares live updates, highlighting significant evacuations in Japan. Victoria Gill, BBC Science Correspondent, explains tsunami formation and the mechanics involved. The conversation also touches on advancements in tsunami warning systems and urban safety in earthquake-prone regions, stressing the importance of disaster preparedness.

Rebecca Bell, a Senior Lecturer in Geology and Geophysics, Zoe Mildon, a Lecturer in Earth Sciences, and James Hammond, a Reader in Geophysics, dive deep into seismology. They discuss the historical impact of the 1755 Lisbon earthquake and its role in shaping modern seismology. The conversation unveils the mechanics of seismic waves and how they reveal Earth's internal structure. They also explore challenges in earthquake prediction and essential safety techniques like 'drop, cover, hold' for disaster preparedness.