Opening of the lecture series "The Moving Earth" by Professor Dr. Martin Meschede (Greifswald)
The earth is constantly in motion, with around 9000 earthquakes occurring around the globe every day, although we can only really perceive a fraction of them. This lecture will explain how earthquakes occur, what forces are at work, how they affect us and why they are particularly frequent in some places. The lecture will provide an insight into earthquake measurement and pay particular attention to earthquake activity in Central Europe. What should we expect here in our region? And what can we do to counteract the destructive forces?
Martin Meschede is Professor Emeritus of Regional and Structural Geology. From 2001 until a few weeks ago, he was a university lecturer at the University of Greifswald. His research deals with geodynamics, where he was particularly concerned with processes at tectonic plate boundaries. As part of this research, he has taken part in numerous expeditions with research vessels.
Welcome: Professor Dr. Thomas Klinger
Moderation: Professor Dr. Christian von Savigny
