EPSS Associate Professor Lingsen Meng has been at the forefront of scientific outreach in the wake of recent seismic events around the world. His commitment to scientific outreach and public engagement with geosciences has made him a sought-after voice in the field. Since January, Professor Meng has been interviewed by Fox, Boston Globe, Voice of America, Los Angeles Times, and Business Insider.
Following the devastating 7.6-magnitude earthquake in Japan on New Year’s Day, Professor Meng provided valuable insights into Japan’s seismic risk, strategies for destruction mitigation, and the geological implications of such events. He was interviewed by Voice of America International Edition. The segment aired on Monday, January 1st, 2024. You can listen to Professor Meng’s interview starting at 2:46 here: Voice of America International Edition Interview (opens in a new tab).
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times on April 4, Professor Meng and other experts discussed the lessons learned from a 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan and its parallels with seismic activities in California. You can find the interview through this link: Los Angeles Times Interview (opens in a new tab).
Source: Boston Globe (opens in a new tab)
The first week of April, Professor Meng was interviewed by four other prominent media outlets, shedding light on the magnitude 4.8 earthquake that hit the United States’ East Coast and and its implications in various regions. Business Insider (opens in a new tab) featured Professor Meng’s insights on East Coast seismic activity and what to expect for the future. Boston Globe (opens in a new tab) also highlighted Professor Meng’s perspective on this earthquake. Fox News Weather (opens in a new tab) and Time (opens in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)both interviewed Professor Meng on seismic risk in New York, offering a more comprehensive understanding of the seismic risks faced by the East Coast.
Through his interviews and contributions to various media outlets, Professor Meng continues to educate and inform the public about seismic risks, mitigation strategies, and geological implications, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and understanding in the face of natural disasters. All links to Professor Meng’s interviews can be found below.
Japan Hit by 7.6-Magnitude Earthquake; Voice of America International Edition: https://www.voanews.com/a/international-edition-japan-hit-by-7-6-magnitude-earthquake/7421092.html (opens in a new tab) January 01, 2024
“Taiwan’s massive earthquake could happen in California. What we could learn from it” Los Angeles Times: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-04/massive-taiwan-earthquake-has-lessons-from-california (opens in a new tab) April 4, 2024
“How common are earthquakes on the East Coast? Are they different from West Coast quakes? Your questions, answered” Boston Globe: https://archive.is/KSCQP (opens in a new tab) April 5, 2024
“How Often Do Earthquakes happen in the Northeast?” Time: https://time.com/6964177/new-york-earthquake-east-coast/ (opens in a new tab) April 5, 2024
“Standing under a doorway during an earthquake is a common mistake. Here’s what to do instead.” Business Insider: https://www.businessinsider.com/what-to-do-during-earthquake-stand-in-doorway-myth-2024-4 (opens in a new tab) April 5, 2024
Fox News Weather, April 5, 2024 Accessible via Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/63qa173g4gqnstux5m4ui/FoxWeatherInterview040524.mov?rlkey=vif11bn0bcwm2yp4mgngtmf6w&dl=0 (opens in a new tab)