UNISDR will organize two sessions with them in the lead up to the International Day for Disaster Reduction on 13 October and the World Tsunami Awareness Day on 5 November.

On the same occasion, visitors will be able to watch three VR earthquake simulations and to learn more about the seismic base isolation system. This technic is one of the most popular means of protecting a structure against earthquake forces and is widely used in Japan to reduce earthquake impacts.

The VR experience facilitated by Kozo Keikaku Engineering Inc from Japan is based on the experience of three major earthquakes that have happened in Japan: The Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011 (magnitude 9), the Kumamoto Earthquake in 2016 (magnitude 7.3) and the Hanshin Awaji Earthquake in 1995 (magnitude 6.9).

Schedule: 

7 October, UN Open Day, Geneva, Palais des Nations

• 10.00-12:00 - Virtual Reality Experience on Earthquakes with Prof. Jean-Jacques Wagner

• 14.00-16:00 - Tsunami risk session with Dr. Stéphanie Girardclos

Date: 6 Oct 2017

Sources:United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR)

Themes:Advocacy & Media

Hazards:Earthquake, Tsunami

Countries:Switzerland

Regions:Europe