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GSA 2015 ANNUAL MEETING & EXPOSITION
Special Session Best Student Geologic
Map Competition
Nepal (Gorkha) Earthquake
The U.S. Geological Survey National Cooperative Geologic
Mon., 2 Nov. Oral and Poster. Mapping Program, in partnership with GSA, the GSA
Foundation, the Association of American State Geologists, the
Conveners: Anke M. Friedrich; Elizabeth J. Catlos. American Geosciences Institute, the American Institute of
Professional Geologists, and the Journal of Maps invites you to
This session focuses on the devastating MW 7.8 earthquake in stop by to view the third annual Best Student Geologic Map
Nepal on 25 April 2015, which killed more than 9,000 people and Competition.
injured more than 23,000. It was the worst natural disaster to
strike Nepal since 1934. The earthquake also triggered an The competition highlights student research from around the
avalanche on Mount Everest, making 25 April 2015 the deadliest world that utilizes field mapping and the creation of geologic
day on the mountain in climbing history. An MW 7.3 aftershock maps as a major component. The top three maps will be selected
followed on 12 May 2015. for recognition and awards at a special judging reception. Students
will post their maps (session posters) on Tues., 3 Nov., as early as
9 a.m. and will be present from 5–6:30 p.m. in the Poster Hall for
review and evaluation by the judges.
SCIENCE & CAREERS
Map courtesy USGS: http://www.usgs.gov/blogs/features/usgs_top_story/
magnitude-7-8-earthquake-in-nepal/.
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