University of Nevada, Las Vegas
 








News Releases:

Could Vegas Handle Major Quake?
Watch the interview with Dr. Barbara Luke that aired May 15, 2009 on Fox5vegas.com

Earth-shaking Discoveries
UNLV, The Rebel Yell. March 26, 2009

UNLV Research Team Completes 3-D Model Depicting How Valley Soils Could React During Earthquake
Tony Allen, UNLV Public Affairs News Release.
March 10, 2009

Las Vegas Earthquake Map Shows Greatest Risk
KLAS Channel 8 Las Vegas Now: Eye Witness News. March 9, 2009

Watch the interview with Dr. Barbara Luke on the new Las Vegas Earthquake Map produced by the Applied Geophysics Center at UNLV:

 

Minor Earthquake Rattles Las Vegas Area
Las Vegas Sun. February 27, 2009

UNLV To Host Panel Discussion On Earthquake Preparedness In Southern Nevada
Tony Allen, UNLV Public Affairs News Release.
May 29, 2008

Valley Soils Amplify Effects of Temblors: UNLV Researchers Work to Update Seismic Hazard Map
Las Vegas Review Journal. June 16, 2007

UNLV Researchers Find Greater Risks Associated with Major Earthquake in Las Vegas
Tony Allen, UNLV Public Affairs News Release.
June 14, 2007

Current Research

Geotechnical Engineering - Barbara Luke, Ph.D., P.E.

  • Improve understanding of dynamic response of shallow sediments through seismic testing and correlations with lithology.

  • Develop credible earthquake scenarios by laboratory and field studies, literature and analyses.

  • Refine ground motion expectations around the Las Vegas Valley through simulations.

Geology - Wanda J. Taylor, Ph.D.

  • Improve understanding of dynamic response of shallow sediments through seismic testing and correlations with lithology.

  • Develop credible earthquake scenarios by laboratory and field studies, literature and analyses.

  • Refine ground motion expectations around the Las Vegas Valley through simulations.

Structural Engineering - Aly Said, Ph.D.

  • Assess current building standards in the Las Vegas basin in light of improved understanding of hazards.

  • Perform risk assessment for structures and infrastructure, with emphasis on lifelines and critical structures.

Seismology - Catherine M. Snelson, Ph.D.

  • Enhance the seismic monitoring network in the Las Vegas Valley.

  • Improve understanding of deep basin structure through active-source seismic refraction and reflection.

  • Refine ground motion expectations around the Las Vegas Valley through simulations.

Research Websites & Publications
 

   

TO CONTACT US:

University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Applied Geophysics Center
4505 Maryland Parkway, SEB 3261
Las Vegas, NV 89154-4015
Phone: 702-895-2636
Fax: 702-895-3936

DISCLAIMER:

The recommendations, suggestions, descriptions, and illustrations provided on this website are intended to improve earthquake preparedness; however, they do not guarantee the safety of an individual, structure, or facility. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Earthquakes in Southern Nevada Project, and the Principal Investigators do not assume liability for any injury, death, property damage, loss of revenue, or any other reason that occurs in connection with an earthquake or otherwise.