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SEISMOLOGY AND EARTHQUAKE STUDIESSEISMOLOGY AND EARTHQUAKE STUDIESIN THE EASTERN ARABIAN PLATE REGIONIN THE EASTERN ARABIAN PLATE REGION

20-23 February 200520-23 February 2005 11-14 Muharram, 142611-14 Muharram, 1426 UAE UNIVERSITY,AL-AIN ,UAEUAE UNIVERSITY,AL-AIN ,UAE

A COOPERATIVE PROGRAM A COOPERATIVE PROGRAM ON THE ARABIAN SUBCONTINENT ON THE ARABIAN SUBCONTINENT SEISMICITY AND SEISMIC HAZARDSEISMICITY AND SEISMIC HAZARD

Sahil A. AlsinawiSahil A. AlsinawiMiddle East Seismological ForumMiddle East Seismological Forum (M.E.S.F)(M.E.S.F)http://www.meseisforum.netsalsinawi@verizon.net

A COOPERATIVE PROGRAM ISA COOPERATIVE PROGRAM IS SUGGESTED TO SERVESUGGESTED TO SERVE SSEISMOLOGICAL MONITORING,SEISMIC RISK, EISMOLOGICAL MONITORING,SEISMIC RISK, EARTHQUAKE CODE DEVELOMENT AND OTHER EARTHQUAKE CODE DEVELOMENT AND OTHER NATURAL HAZARD ACTIVITIES IN THENATURAL HAZARD ACTIVITIES IN THE ARABIAN ARABIAN SUBCONTINENT,THE RED SEA,THE GULF OF SUBCONTINENT,THE RED SEA,THE GULF OF ADEN,THE GULF OF OMAN AND THE ARABIAN ADEN,THE GULF OF OMAN AND THE ARABIAN GULF REGIONSGULF REGIONS

What Do we have at our HandsWhat Do we have at our Hands

We gotWe got

Seismicity MapsSeismicity Maps

Hazard MapsHazard Maps

Staions Networking in the regionStaions Networking in the region

We Try Hard to make the Maximum use of We Try Hard to make the Maximum use of the available resources to improve on the the available resources to improve on the basic material available to the users.basic material available to the users.

The state of earthquake monitoring, earthquake The state of earthquake monitoring, earthquake catalogues, seismic waveform archives, emergency catalogues, seismic waveform archives, emergency response measures, training, research and human response measures, training, research and human

resources development should be addressed resources development should be addressed collectively to streamline the various activities in the collectively to streamline the various activities in the

region that needs a unified outlook through a well region that needs a unified outlook through a well planned and efficient cooperative scheme .planned and efficient cooperative scheme .

The MESF website could serve as the media platform to The MESF website could serve as the media platform to facilitate the various discussions to outline the facilitate the various discussions to outline the

fundamental goals, operational concepts, strategic fundamental goals, operational concepts, strategic plans and actions required. The help and support of the plans and actions required. The help and support of the ongoing programs and organizations are essential to ongoing programs and organizations are essential to

Secure balanced and well coordinated executionSecure balanced and well coordinated execution..

SEISMIC HAZARD MAP

Let us review Let us review The Main The Main

Earthquake Science Earthquake Science related meetings & seminarsrelated meetings & seminars

organized organized in in

The Arab Region The Arab Region in the last three decadesin the last three decades

ARAB SEISMOLOGICAL ARAB SEISMOLOGICAL SEMINARSSEMINARS

The First Seminar /BaghdadThe First Seminar /BaghdadThe Second Seminar/ RabatThe Second Seminar/ RabatThe Third Seminar/ RiyadhThe Third Seminar/ Riyadh

The Fourth Seminar / Sana’a / Dhamar !The Fourth Seminar / Sana’a / Dhamar !The Fifth Seminar, Where and When ?The Fifth Seminar, Where and When ?

The First Arab Seismological SeminarThe First Arab Seismological SeminarBaghdad, December 18-20 1978Baghdad, December 18-20 1978

Organized by The Iraqi Seismological Unit/The Iraqi Organized by The Iraqi Seismological Unit/The Iraqi Foundation of Scientific Research (FSR)Foundation of Scientific Research (FSR)

Attended by representatives of Unesco, ISC, Union of Attended by representatives of Unesco, ISC, Union of Arab Universities, Arab Geologists Union and Arab Universities, Arab Geologists Union and

delegates from Jordan, UAE,delegates from Jordan, UAE,

Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Somalia, Iraq, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Somalia, Iraq, Palestine,KuwaitLibya, Egypt& Iraq.Palestine,KuwaitLibya, Egypt& Iraq.

Adopted 25 resolutions covering survey of Adopted 25 resolutions covering survey of seismological facilities, training and ,proposed Arab seismological facilities, training and ,proposed Arab

seismic network, establishing center for data analysis & seismic network, establishing center for data analysis & establishing a follow up committee to prepare for the establishing a follow up committee to prepare for the

second seminar.second seminar.Produced a final document distributed world wide Produced a final document distributed world wide

THE SECOND ARAB SEISMOLOGICAL THE SECOND ARAB SEISMOLOGICAL

SEMINARSEMINAR Rabat, October 28-30 1981Rabat, October 28-30 1981

Organized by the Moroccan center of Scientific Research Organized by the Moroccan center of Scientific Research Planning ,Rabat.Planning ,Rabat.

Attended by Unesco, Alecso, Arab Fund for Social &Economic Attended by Unesco, Alecso, Arab Fund for Social &Economic Development, ISC,UN- Geneva ,Union of Arab Scientific Research Development, ISC,UN- Geneva ,Union of Arab Scientific Research Centers and Union of Arab Geologists .Centers and Union of Arab Geologists .

Participants were from France, Italy, Australia, Federal Germany, Participants were from France, Italy, Australia, Federal Germany, UK,US ,Yugoslavia, Jordan, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Saudi UK,US ,Yugoslavia, Jordan, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Saudi Arabia ,Iraq, Palestine, Qatar, Kuwait & Morocco.Arabia ,Iraq, Palestine, Qatar, Kuwait & Morocco.

Ten major recommendations were adopted ,mainly the proposal to Ten major recommendations were adopted ,mainly the proposal to launch the PAMERAR project with the support of the Unesco, Arab launch the PAMERAR project with the support of the Unesco, Arab Fund and Islamic Bank for Development .Fund and Islamic Bank for Development .

A follow up committee was formed to prepare for the third seminar.A follow up committee was formed to prepare for the third seminar.

THE THIRD ARAB SEISMOLOGICAL THE THIRD ARAB SEISMOLOGICAL SEMINAR SEMINAR

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 8-10,1986March 8-10,1986

Organized by King Abdul Aziz City of Science & TechnologyOrganized by King Abdul Aziz City of Science & Technology

Attended by Union of Arab Scientific Research Council Union, Attended by Union of Arab Scientific Research Council Union, King Saudi University, Arab Fund for Economic and Social King Saudi University, Arab Fund for Economic and Social development ,& Alecso development ,& Alecso

Attended by representatives from Jordan, Algeria, Syria, Attended by representatives from Jordan, Algeria, Syria, Somalia, Iraq,Kuwait,Egypt,Morocco,Yemen Arab republic, Somalia, Iraq,Kuwait,Egypt,Morocco,Yemen Arab republic, Democratic Yemen & Saudi Arabia .Democratic Yemen & Saudi Arabia .

Reemphasizing the recommendations of the 1Reemphasizing the recommendations of the 1stst and 2 and 2ndnd seminars, thirteen recommendations were adopted concerning seminars, thirteen recommendations were adopted concerning the establishment of a unified Data center and a unified Arab the establishment of a unified Data center and a unified Arab seismic network.seismic network.

A recommendation was taken to hold the next seminar during A recommendation was taken to hold the next seminar during 1988.1988.

The Fourth Arab Seismological The Fourth Arab Seismological Seminar Seminar

Sana’a, April 23-25 1994Sana’a, April 23-25 1994This meeting was organized by The Higher This meeting was organized by The Higher Education Sector of the Yemeni Ministry of Education Sector of the Yemeni Ministry of Education, The Geology Department of Sana’a Education, The Geology Department of Sana’a University, Union of Arab Research Councils & University, Union of Arab Research Councils & The Arab Geologists Union .The Arab Geologists Union .The meeting was The meeting was postponed .postponed .The trend in the Seminar announcement was The trend in the Seminar announcement was more comprehensive to include all natural more comprehensive to include all natural hazards hazards A meeting was organized at Dhamar University A meeting was organized at Dhamar University in Yemen in 1999 to replace the same activity. in Yemen in 1999 to replace the same activity. No final communiqué or follow up of this meeting No final communiqué or follow up of this meeting is available to the author of this presentationis available to the author of this presentation

THE “FIFTH” ARAB THE “FIFTH” ARAB SEISMOLOGICAL SEMINARSEISMOLOGICAL SEMINARLocation?, Date?, Sponsors ?Location?, Date?, Sponsors ?

A new and genuine momentum is needed A new and genuine momentum is needed to revive this activity.to revive this activity.

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HOWEVERHOWEVER Other meetings took place in Other meetings took place in the region during the last decadethe region during the last decade

What characterized the previous What characterized the previous meetingsmeetings

Were they focusedWere they focused

Any continuity in the meetings, any follow up to Any continuity in the meetings, any follow up to the resolutions and recommendations madethe resolutions and recommendations made

Did we really need those meetingsDid we really need those meetings

Which is more effective National and Regional Which is more effective National and Regional meetings or International meetings meetings or International meetings

What will this meeting add to our objectives on What will this meeting add to our objectives on the local , national and international levelthe local , national and international level

THE THE PAMERAR PAMERAR PROJECTPROJECT

Programme for Assessment and Mitigation of Earthquake Risk in the Arab RegionProgramme for Assessment and Mitigation of Earthquake Risk in the Arab Region

Background Background

One of the most fatal earthquakes in the 20th century was the 1980 earthquake in One of the most fatal earthquakes in the 20th century was the 1980 earthquake in El- Asnam (Shlif) which destroyed 80% of the city, killed or injured around 10.000 El- Asnam (Shlif) which destroyed 80% of the city, killed or injured around 10.000 people and rendered 300,000 people homeless. More than US$4 billion was the people and rendered 300,000 people homeless. More than US$4 billion was the

estimated damage to houses and infrastructures, aside from extensive damage to estimated damage to houses and infrastructures, aside from extensive damage to valuable archeological sites and to the countryside. valuable archeological sites and to the countryside.

In the aftermath of this devastating quake, UNESCO was invited by the Arab Fund In the aftermath of this devastating quake, UNESCO was invited by the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFSED) and the Islamic Bank to assess for Economic and Social Development (AFSED) and the Islamic Bank to assess

the requirements of ten Arab countries and submit proposals for reducing the requirements of ten Arab countries and submit proposals for reducing earthquake risk. In 1983, the Programme for Assessment and Mitigation of earthquake risk. In 1983, the Programme for Assessment and Mitigation of

Earthquake Risk in the Arab Region (PAMERAR) was launched, funded by an Earthquake Risk in the Arab Region (PAMERAR) was launched, funded by an overall loan of US$21 million from AFSED to Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, overall loan of US$21 million from AFSED to Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco,

Syria, Tunisia ,Iraq and Yemen . Syria, Tunisia ,Iraq and Yemen .

The UNESCO PAMERAR TEAMThe UNESCO PAMERAR TEAM

R. Adams, S. Alsinawi, N. Ambraseys, M. Barazangi,R. Adams, S. Alsinawi, N. Ambraseys, M. Barazangi,H. Benallou, D. BenSari, F. De Alb, I. Idriss, H. Benallou, D. BenSari, F. De Alb, I. Idriss,

Y. Petrovski, B. Rouhban, V. Karnik & K. Abu Bakir Y. Petrovski, B. Rouhban, V. Karnik & K. Abu Bakir

Objectives and achievements of Objectives and achievements of PAMERAR PAMERAR

Based on the preliminary evaluation carried out, the objectives of Based on the preliminary evaluation carried out, the objectives of PAMERAR, on a national basis, are to establish or reinforce seismic and PAMERAR, on a national basis, are to establish or reinforce seismic and strong motion networks, promote the formulation of aseismic building strong motion networks, promote the formulation of aseismic building

codes and provide trainingcodes and provide trainingseismology, earthquake engineering and civil defense seismology, earthquake engineering and civil defense

As a result of PAMERAR, a number of Arab countries have substantially As a result of PAMERAR, a number of Arab countries have substantially improved their human and physical capabilities in earthquake risk improved their human and physical capabilities in earthquake risk

reduction. Training courses in seismology, earthquake engineering and reduction. Training courses in seismology, earthquake engineering and civil defense were conducted to develop skills, and seismic and strong civil defense were conducted to develop skills, and seismic and strong motion networks of approximately 300 instruments have been installed, motion networks of approximately 300 instruments have been installed, i.e. in Morocco, Tunisia, Iraq, Yemen, Jordan, Syria and Egypt, as well as i.e. in Morocco, Tunisia, Iraq, Yemen, Jordan, Syria and Egypt, as well as

equipment for civil defense. Earthquake resistant building codes have equipment for civil defense. Earthquake resistant building codes have been set up in Algeria, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisiabeen set up in Algeria, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia. .

DO WE NEED TO LAUNCH PAMERAR IIDO WE NEED TO LAUNCH PAMERAR II

The Role of UNESCO in PAMERARThe Role of UNESCO in PAMERAR

UNESCO implements the training and UNESCO implements the training and technical assistance components of the technical assistance components of the PAMERAR national projects in Morocco, PAMERAR national projects in Morocco,

Tunisia and Syria. More than 3000 Tunisia and Syria. More than 3000 days/men of training have been provided for days/men of training have been provided for scientists, engineers and technicians since scientists, engineers and technicians since the start of the programme, and more than the start of the programme, and more than 35 missions of technical assistance have 35 missions of technical assistance have been organized. UNESCO has been the been organized. UNESCO has been the

catalyst for the participation of Arab states in catalyst for the participation of Arab states in international programmesinternational programmes

Five-Point RELEMR Action Plan to Five-Point RELEMR Action Plan to Reduce Earthquake Losses Reduce Earthquake Losses

1. Seismotectonic framework studies using geological, 1. Seismotectonic framework studies using geological, geophysical, geodetic, seismological, archaeological and geophysical, geodetic, seismological, archaeological and historical techniques to improve understanding of the cause historical techniques to improve understanding of the cause and nature of seismicity. and nature of seismicity.

2. Earthquake monitoring using modern seismograph networks 2. Earthquake monitoring using modern seismograph networks and strong motion instrument arrays to determine earthquake and strong motion instrument arrays to determine earthquake parameters and characteristics.parameters and characteristics.

3. Assessment of earthquake hazards to determine locations, 3. Assessment of earthquake hazards to determine locations, recurrence intervals, and effects of future earthquakes recurrence intervals, and effects of future earthquakes

4. Assessment of earthquake risks to evaluate potential losses 4. Assessment of earthquake risks to evaluate potential losses

5. Implementation of earthquake risk reduction measures to 5. Implementation of earthquake risk reduction measures to reduce vulnerabilities and losses. reduce vulnerabilities and losses.

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RELEMRRELEMRSEMINAR ONEARTHQUAKE HAZARDS OF THE EASTERN SEMINAR ONEARTHQUAKE HAZARDS OF THE EASTERN

MEDITERRANEAN REGIONMEDITERRANEAN REGION

Based on the PAMERAR programme, UNESCO and the U.S. Geological Survey Based on the PAMERAR programme, UNESCO and the U.S. Geological Survey launched in 1993 the Reducing Earthquake Losses in the Mediterranean Region launched in 1993 the Reducing Earthquake Losses in the Mediterranean Region (RELEMR) programme with the purpose of assessing, evaluating and reducing (RELEMR) programme with the purpose of assessing, evaluating and reducing expected earthquake losses in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). RELEMR is expected earthquake losses in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). RELEMR is carried out with the European Mediterranean Seismic Centre (EMSC) and is associated carried out with the European Mediterranean Seismic Centre (EMSC) and is associated with the Council of Europe through the Open Partial Agreement for Major Hazard. with the Council of Europe through the Open Partial Agreement for Major Hazard.

The participating countries in the programme are Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, The participating countries in the programme are Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, West Bank and Gaza Strip, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey and Yemen. Lebanon, West Bank and Gaza Strip, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey and Yemen. Algeria, Greece, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman and Tunisia are also involved in some Algeria, Greece, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman and Tunisia are also involved in some RELEMR activities. RELEMR activities.

One of the recent accomplishments of the RELEMR programme was the compilation of One of the recent accomplishments of the RELEMR programme was the compilation of the regional seismic hazard map which was carried out under the Global Seismic the regional seismic hazard map which was carried out under the Global Seismic Hazard Assessment Programme (GSHAP) umbrella (http://seismo.ethz.ch/GSHAP). Hazard Assessment Programme (GSHAP) umbrella (http://seismo.ethz.ch/GSHAP).

ACTIVITIES of RELEMRACTIVITIES of RELEMR

1993-20001993-2000

The followings activities took place as initiatives of the Program for Reducing Earthquake The followings activities took place as initiatives of the Program for Reducing Earthquake Losses in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (RELEMR) organized by the United States Losses in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (RELEMR) organized by the United States

Geological Survey (USGS) and UNESCO in co-operation with EMR, European and US earth Geological Survey (USGS) and UNESCO in co-operation with EMR, European and US earth sciences organizations: Seminar on Earthquakes Hazards of the Eastern Mediterranean sciences organizations: Seminar on Earthquakes Hazards of the Eastern Mediterranean

Region, Cairo, Egypt, 16-21 October 1993 Workshop on Earthquake Hazards in the Gulf of Region, Cairo, Egypt, 16-21 October 1993 Workshop on Earthquake Hazards in the Gulf of Aqaba Region, Taba, Egypt, 17-20 April 1994Workshop on seismic network data exchange Aqaba Region, Taba, Egypt, 17-20 April 1994Workshop on seismic network data exchange and post-earthquake investigations, Nicosia, Cyprus, 25-28 April 1994Executive briefing on and post-earthquake investigations, Nicosia, Cyprus, 25-28 April 1994Executive briefing on the Programme for Reduction of Earthquake Losses in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, the Programme for Reduction of Earthquake Losses in the Eastern Mediterranean Region,

Paris, France, 10-11 May 1995Workshop on Seismic Monitoring in the Eastern Mediterranean Paris, France, 10-11 May 1995Workshop on Seismic Monitoring in the Eastern Mediterranean Region - Meeting on the Joint Observation Period - I , Nicosia, Cyprus, 15-19 May Region - Meeting on the Joint Observation Period - I , Nicosia, Cyprus, 15-19 May

1995Training Course on Seismology and Earthquake Engineering , Advanced Procedures for 1995Training Course on Seismology and Earthquake Engineering , Advanced Procedures for Hazard and Risk Assessments, Istanbul, Turkey, 2 weeks, November 1995Second Regional Hazard and Risk Assessments, Istanbul, Turkey, 2 weeks, November 1995Second Regional

Workshop on the Seismicity of the Gulf of Aqaba Region, Amman, Jordan, 3-5 June Workshop on the Seismicity of the Gulf of Aqaba Region, Amman, Jordan, 3-5 June 1996Workshop on Seismic Monitoring in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Joint Seismic 1996Workshop on Seismic Monitoring in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Joint Seismic

Observing Period – II, Nicosia, Cyprus, 8-11 December 1996International Workshop on Active Observing Period – II, Nicosia, Cyprus, 8-11 December 1996International Workshop on Active Faults and Seismicity of the Gulf of Aqaba, Nicosia, Cyprus, 26-31 October 1997Regional Faults and Seismicity of the Gulf of Aqaba, Nicosia, Cyprus, 26-31 October 1997Regional

Workshop on Magnitude Calibration in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, Amman, Jordan, Workshop on Magnitude Calibration in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, Amman, Jordan, 4-7 May 1998.Planning Workshop on Magnitude Calibration and GSHAP Seismic Hazard Map 4-7 May 1998.Planning Workshop on Magnitude Calibration and GSHAP Seismic Hazard Map

and Workshop on Seismic Hazards and magnitude calibration in the Easter Mediterranean and Workshop on Seismic Hazards and magnitude calibration in the Easter Mediterranean Region, Istanbul, Turkey, 14-17 October 1998Workshop on Seismic Hazards in the Region, Istanbul, Turkey, 14-17 October 1998Workshop on Seismic Hazards in the

Mediterranean Region and the Operation of CTBT Auxiliary Seismic Stations, Nicosia, Mediterranean Region and the Operation of CTBT Auxiliary Seismic Stations, Nicosia, Cyprus, 3-7 May 1999. Intensive training course on seismic data analysis and Workshop on Cyprus, 3-7 May 1999. Intensive training course on seismic data analysis and Workshop on Seismic Calibration in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, Istanbul, Turkey, 21 May-1 June Seismic Calibration in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, Istanbul, Turkey, 21 May-1 June

2000. 2000.

•ALMASHRIQ GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH GROUP A.G.R.G. ALMASHRIQ GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH GROUP A.G.R.G.

The group is initiated to carry out the following tasks: The group is initiated to carry out the following tasks: Create awareness of the available geophysical research activities conducted on the Almashriq Region. Create awareness of the available geophysical research activities conducted on the Almashriq Region. Conduct coordinated research and make available publications contributing to an understanding of theConduct coordinated research and make available publications contributing to an understanding of the

internal structure and evolution of Almashriq region including, but not limited to, the following internal structure and evolution of Almashriq region including, but not limited to, the following

Seismicity (paleoseismology, observational seismology and macro, micro and induced seismicity studies), Seismicity (paleoseismology, observational seismology and macro, micro and induced seismicity studies), seismotectonics and seismic hazard analyses of Almashriq region. seismotectonics and seismic hazard analyses of Almashriq region.

Geodynamics and stress distribution of the Arabian Subcontinent (defining the Arabian Plate)Geodynamics and stress distribution of the Arabian Subcontinent (defining the Arabian Plate) with special emphasis on the Zagros Thrust zone, the Dead Sea Transform, the Red Sea Divergence, with special emphasis on the Zagros Thrust zone, the Dead Sea Transform, the Red Sea Divergence,

the Gulf of Aden and the Afar Triple Junction. the Gulf of Aden and the Afar Triple Junction. Promote research in the fields of Applied and Environmental geophysics, which emphasises thePromote research in the fields of Applied and Environmental geophysics, which emphasises the application of high-resolution geophysical and data modelling techniques to engineering and application of high-resolution geophysical and data modelling techniques to engineering and environmental problems utilizing the various data from the available geophysical techniques. environmental problems utilizing the various data from the available geophysical techniques. Apply advanced geophysical data analysis and modelling techniques to identify environmentalApply advanced geophysical data analysis and modelling techniques to identify environmental

hazards and evaluate areas selected for the establishment of critical structures. hazards and evaluate areas selected for the establishment of critical structures. Coordinate and utilize the available National Geophysical Observatories data of the Region toCoordinate and utilize the available National Geophysical Observatories data of the Region to

establish a unified geophysical database on the geophysics of Almashriq region. establish a unified geophysical database on the geophysics of Almashriq region. A coordinating committee is to be established to organize the flow of proposals, streamlining A coordinating committee is to be established to organize the flow of proposals, streamlining

of data collection and analysis, final text writing and eventual publications. of data collection and analysis, final text writing and eventual publications. Herein, we're extending an invitation to all the Geophysicists of Almashriq Region to join theHerein, we're extending an invitation to all the Geophysicists of Almashriq Region to join the

A.G.R.G. and contribute to the above listed tasks. A.G.R.G. and contribute to the above listed tasks. Specific Research Proposals must be submitted with the Desire to Join the Research Group. Specific Research Proposals must be submitted with the Desire to Join the Research Group.

THE AGRG IS coordinated by Sahil Alsinawi & Mazin Al SalimTHE AGRG IS coordinated by Sahil Alsinawi & Mazin Al Salim

THE GULF FORUM EPISODESTHE GULF FORUM EPISODES

The First Forum/Al Sharjah ,UAE 2004The First Forum/Al Sharjah ,UAE 2004The The PRESENTPRESENT Second Form/Al Ain,UAE Second Form/Al Ain,UAE 20052005

A possible Forum 3 / at ? , 200?A possible Forum 3 / at ? , 200?

WHAT IS NEXTWHAT IS NEXT

HOW AND WHEN WILLHOW AND WHEN WILLTHE REGION’S THE REGION’S INSTITUTIONS TAKE THE INSTITUTIONS TAKE THE INITIATIVE TO INITIATIVE TO ORGANIZE & FUND ORGANIZE & FUND ACTIVITIES ON ACTIVITIES ON EARTHQUAKES & OTHEREARTHQUAKES & OTHER NATURAL HAZARDSNATURAL HAZARDS

THETHE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF OF SCIENCE STRATEGIES AND SCIENCE STRATEGIES AND SCIENCE POLICIES SCIENCE POLICIES IS TO BE EMPHASIZED IS TO BE EMPHASIZED AS AN IMPORTANT FACTOR AS AN IMPORTANT FACTOR IN PROMOTING THE CONTINUITY AND IN PROMOTING THE CONTINUITY AND DEVELOPMENT OF ANY INSTITUNIZED DEVELOPMENT OF ANY INSTITUNIZED SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITYSCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY

We are seeking a new Institution We are seeking a new Institution without walls that wouldwithout walls that would

Help upgrade National centers to integrate and Help upgrade National centers to integrate and establish regional coordination within the establish regional coordination within the region and links to the international arena.region and links to the international arena.Create public awareness Create public awareness Organize post earthquake field investigations Organize post earthquake field investigations and evaluation task forceand evaluation task forceConduct the needed raining and technical Conduct the needed raining and technical management management The countries of Somalia, Eritrea, Sudan and The countries of Somalia, Eritrea, Sudan and Djibouti should be incorporated in the programDjibouti should be incorporated in the program

THERE IS A NEED FOR A PERMANENT SECRETARIAT THERE IS A NEED FOR A PERMANENT SECRETARIAT ON THE REGIONAL LEVEL TO CARRY THE ON THE REGIONAL LEVEL TO CARRY THE

FOLLOWING TASKSFOLLOWING TASKS

The cooperative program needs an executive councilThe cooperative program needs an executive council

Donor OrganizationsDonor Organizations to secure funding for sustainabilityto secure funding for sustainability

Conduct and streamline cooperative research plans between Conduct and streamline cooperative research plans between the scientists of the regionthe scientists of the region

Facilitate Instrumentation exchange and maintenanceFacilitate Instrumentation exchange and maintenance

Provide software & DocumentationProvide software & Documentation

Conduct training sessions & Organize regional workshops and Conduct training sessions & Organize regional workshops and conferencesconferences

Provide Consultancy services to government and private Provide Consultancy services to government and private sectorssectors

Publishing and disseminating research result to the public and Publishing and disseminating research result to the public and private sectors in the region for possible adaptation and private sectors in the region for possible adaptation and implementation implementation

Middle East Seismological Forum (MESF)Middle East Seismological Forum (MESF)http://http://www.meseisforum.netwww.meseisforum.net

MESF is planning to organize its 1st seismic MESF is planning to organize its 1st seismic workshop in Beirut, during late 2005 or early 2006 workshop in Beirut, during late 2005 or early 2006

Tsunamis in the MediterraneanTsunamis in the Mediterranean An organizing committee is formed headed byAn organizing committee is formed headed by

MESF Board Member MESF Board Member

Rami Al KhouryRami Al Khoury ramy.elkhoury@rafikelkhoury.comramy.elkhoury@rafikelkhoury.com