This $201,306 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Geosciences Program (CFDA 47.050) supports a collaborative research project to investigate seismic activity and slow slip events along the Alaska-Aleutian subduction zone. The research team at the University of Wisconsin - Madison will deploy both traditional broadband seismometers and distributed acoustic sensing technology to collect high-resolution seismic data in the Cook Inlet region. The goal is to develop models of seismic wave speeds and rock properties to better understand the mechanisms underlying the coexistence of slow slip events and damaging megathrust earthquakes in this seismically active area. The project aims to improve understanding of seismic hazards in the region and showcase accessible field practices and K-12 outreach. The award period runs from August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2027.
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