SZNet
Fostering international collaboration and communication between active science networks studying subduction zone geohazards.
The study of subduction zones requires comparison across regions to allow for insights about the controlling factors of the tectonic, volcanic and landscape systems.
SZNet - the international component of SZ4D - is a coordination network for an international community studying subduction zone geohazards. SZNet has been created to connect existing regional networks and provide a unified framework when studying these hazards. SZNet is currently composed of 14 networks across 5 continents with a particular emphasis on improving observations in Chile, which hosts one of the world’s most geologically active and accessible subduction zones. As such, SZNet has three main missions:
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to compare observations of subduction zones around the globe with a common dataset and understanding,
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to cooperate to consistently instrument critical subduction zones that can provide key and transferrable insights, and
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to develop and nurture an international and diverse cadre of early career scientists that is equipped to make the necessary breakthroughs.
In pursuit of these missions SZNet will host a variety of activities including workshops, webinars, data exchanges, field schools, pilot projects and student exchanges. Planned activities and milestones are summarized in the table below, and are organized around SZNet's 3 main missions.
SZNet is supported by funding from the National Science Foundation AccelNet program under award 2301732.
Activities & Events
2024 Cascadia Field Trip
SZNet is partnering with GeoArray to organize a 9-day interdisciplinary international field trip and data collection opportunity in the southern Cascadia Subduction Zone
Applications are now closed.
Important Dates:
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Late April: Participant notification
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Trip Dates: July 21-30, 2024
Legacy Data Workshop
SZNet is happy to announce its Legacy Data Workshop in Fall 2024 in Houston, Texas.
Keep an eye on this space to learn more! Information about speakers, working groups, and a registration form to come soon.
SZNet Calendar
All times are US Pacific Time.
Member Networks
SZNet is managed by a Coordinating Committee composed of one representative from each member network.
SZNet member networks listed in alphabetical order
Interested in becoming a member network? Please reach out to contact@sz4d.org for more information on how to join.