Welcome Message
Dear Colleague,
The Organizing Committee of 8th International Workshop on Seismic Microzoning and Risk Reduction (8IWSMRR) is very much pleased of inviting you to participate in the workshop activities to be held at Almeria, Spain, from 15 to 18 March, 2009.
This Workshop is focused to discuss methodologies and results on Earthquakes, Earthquake Engineering, Seismic Hazard Assessment, Seismic Risk, Earthquake Disaster Mitigation and Management, and other related subjects applicable in urban areas. The attendees are invited to exchange ideas and experiences about pragmatic tools to assess, mitigate, and respond to earthquakes at urban and regional scales.
Scientists, engineers, disaster mitigation planners, decision makers as well as representatives of the private sector are warmly invited to participate and contribute to the scientific sessions and discussions, and other social events scheduled to take place in 8IWSMRR.
Looking forward to welcoming you in Almeria on March 2009.
Respectfully on Behalf of the Organizing Committee.
General Information
Scope
8IWSMRR is planned to cover with oral and poster sessions all aspects on Seismic hazard assessment in urban areas, specially those related to Site effects and site response, Seismic microzoning, Earthquake scenarios, and on the other hand, with Seismic risk and Earthquake disaster reduction: particularly those related to Earthquake damage scenarios, Seismic risk management and Earthquake emergency planning.
Earthquake History of Almeria city
Almeria city is located in the eastern part of the Betics region (Southern Spain). This region presents a low-to-moderate seismic activity (in a world context), associated with the continent-continent collision between Africa and Eurasia plates and it is acknowledged to be the most seismically active zone in Spain according to historical and instrumental seismic data, being considered the most hazardous Spanish seismic zone by the Spanish Building Code (NCSE,2002)
According to historical sources, during the last six centuries, at least four damaging earthquakes have occurred near Almeria city: the 1357, 1522, 1658 and 1804 events, all with intensity I >= VIII (EMS scale). The more relevant of them is the September 22nd, 1522 Almeria earthquake (I = IX). This quake devastated almost all the buildings of Almeria city although their constructions were established on hard rock. The cathedral (former main mosque), monasteries and churches were nearly totally destroyed, the greater part of the walls and towers of the city-walls felt down and the seaport was also ruined. The towers and walls of the fortress suffered heavy damage included their stronger parts although had been reinforced several years before. It is said 2500 people died in Almeria, but it is not clear if it is the total number of people died in the earthquake or only those corresponding to the city.
Furthermore, historical detailed documents inform that more than 80 towns, villages and farmhouses of Granada and Almeria provinces were also devastated, mainly those placed in the Alpujarras and Andarax river zones. The quake was felt in an extensive area at the north of Algeria and Morocco. Documents also speak about the occurrence of a tsunami affecting Almeria coast (mainly the city), Oran (Algeria) and Moroccan coast, probably because the epicentre was in Almeria Gulf, in the submarine part of the Carboneras fault.
Social Programme
The Local Committee organizes the social programme consisting of:
Wednesday, 18 March
16:00 Workshop excursion: Visit to Alpujarra zone & Wine Factory.
Thursday, 19 March
08:00 Visit to Granada city: Granada University and Alhambra castle and palaces.
Currency
The currency in Spain is Euro as in the European Union state-members.
Committees
Organizing Committee:
Dr. Manuel Navarro University of Almeria (Spain)Dr. Francisco Vidal University of Granada (Spain)
Dr. Takahisa Enomoto University of Kanagawa (Japan)
Dr. Kazuo Seo Tokyo Institute of Technology (Japan)
Local Committee:
Dr. Antonio Posadas University of Almeria (Spain)Dr. Francisco Luzón University of Almeria (Spain)
Dra. Mª Dolores Romacho University of Almeria (Spain)
Dr. José Manuel García University of Almeria (Spain)
D. Antonio García University of Almería (Spain)
Dr. Francisco Alcalá Estación Experimental de Zonas Áridas, CSIC (Spain)
D. José Espinosa Civil Protection of Adra town, Almeria (Spain)
Dr. Miguel Angel Santoyo University of Almeria (Spain)
Dr. Zakaria Al Yuncha University of Almeria (Spain)
Dra. Abigail Jimenez University of Almeria (Spain)
D. Serafín Limonchi University of Almeria (Spain)
D. Cesar López University of Almeria (Spain)
Workshop Venue
The 8th International Workshop on Seismic Microzoning and Risk Reduction will be held at the Convention Centre of Playadulce Hotel, which is situated along a picturesque seashore location of the village Aguadulce, located at a distance of about 10 km to the west of Almeria city. (Hotel details and photographs are available here)
The participants are able to do the hotel reservation directly by e-mail: jr.dulce@playasenator.com, indicating the workshop name and obtaining special accommodation price.
| Room | Breakfast | Half Board | Full Board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 55 € | 70 € | 85 € |
| Double | 65 € | 90 € | 120 € |
These prices are per night including taxes.
How to Reach at the Venue
The city of Almeria is connected with the Madrid and Barcelona airports by several flights daily and direct flights with several European destinations.Car or taxis driving from Almeria airport to the 8IWSMRR venue takes about 20 minutes. Airport buses connect Almeria airport with Almeria city and local buses connect Almeria city with 8IWSMRR venue.
Topics
Papers focusing on the following topics are invited for presentation in the Workshop.
1. Seismic hazard assessment in urban areas.
1.1 Site effects and site response.1.2 Seismic microzoning.
1.3 Earthquake scenarios.
2. Seismic risk and Earthquake disaster reduction.
2.1 Earthquake damage scenarios.2.2 Seismic risk management.
2.3 Earthquake emergency planning.
Abstract & Short Paper
Oral presentations and poster presentations are planned. The Organizing Committee deserves the right of decision of oral presentation or poster presentation. The official language of the Workshop is English. Submission of abstracts is required by authors who wish to present their papers at the Workshop.
Abstract
Authors are kindly asked to submit an abstract up to one A4 page, including graphs, tables and figures, in MS Word and PDF format, to 8iwsmrr@ual.es before November 30th, 2008.Abstracts should be prepared according to the Abstract format proposed by 8IWSMRR and should include the related topic number and the email address and fax number of the corresponding presenting Author and the possibility of his/her participation to the workshop.
Abstract format
The Organizing Committee will notify Authors on the acceptance of their abstracts by December 14th, 2008. The production of an Abstract Volume to be distributed during the 8IWSMRR is scheduled. In addition, Abstracts will be included in a CD-Rom along with other publications of the 8IWSMRR.
Short paper
The publication of a Short-Papers electronic volume to be distributed during the 8IWSMRR is scheduled.Short papers should be prepared according to the Papers format proposed by 8IWSMRR. Each one of the short papers should not exceed 8 pages at maximum including text, figures and tables. The deadline for short paper submission is 15 January 2009.
Please convert your word document and submit it as MS Word and PDF format according to instructions to 8iwsmrr@ual.es.
Short paper format
Important Deadlines
Submission of abstracts: 30 November 2008
Notification of abstract acceptance: 14 December 2008
Submission of short paper: 15 January 2009
Early registration: 15 January 2009
Workshop: 15-18 March 2009
Registration Information
The assembly registration fees have as follows (in Euros):
| Up to 15 January 2009 | As of 16 January 2009 |
|---|---|
| Regular participants: 200 € | Regular participants: 250 € |
| Students: 100 € (written proof by head of department and copy of student card should be submitted) |
Students: 150 € (written proof by head of department and copy of student card should be submitted) |
| Accompanying Members: 100 € | Accompanying Members: 150 € |
Registration form
The registration fee includes:
For regular participants and students:
- Programme & Abstracts Volume, Short-Papers CD
- Workshop bag
- Welcome reception
- Gala dinner
- Coffee breaks
- Workshop excursion
- Welcome reception
- Gala dinner
- Workshop excursion
Contact Information
For any correspondence related to the 8IWSMRR please contact:
E-mail: 8iwsmrr@ual.es
Tel: (+34) 950 015061
Fax: (+34) 950 015477
Sponsors
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