Earthquake Hazard and Seismology
Dense MEMS seismometer networks across the Kathmandu Valley. Subsurface imaging, site response characterisation, and earthquake early warning feasibility.
Planned
The data gap
<5
continuous seismic stations in Kathmandu Valley (population 2M)
300+
stations in comparable area in Tokyo
30–50
HICS MEMS network target
Seismic station density comparison
Kathmandu Valley — seismic monitoring coverage
Kathmandu Valley: ~300 km² urban area, 9,000+ deaths in 2015 earthquake — yet <5 continuous seismic stations. Compare: Tokyo metro operates 300+ stations.