GGE-UROP PROJECT APPLICATION FORMFor more information and guidance on what the GGE-UROP is and what projects should

entail please see http://www.keele.ac.uk/gge/urop or email the GGE-UROP officer

Project Title Showcasing Keele Geology’s Earthquake Monitoring

Short Description

Keele Geology continuously records seismic data, detecting earthquakes from around the world. This

project will analyse recent earthquakes and combine with other information to produce displays for the

earthquakes noticeboard in the foyer of the William Smith Building

Supervisors Name Dr Ian G. Stimpson

Supervisors Email i.g.stimpson@keele.ac.uk

Brief description

Keele Geology runs a “garden-gate” type long period seismometer that detects earthquakes from around the world (M3-4+ Nationally; M5-6+ Across Europe; M7-8+

Worldwide). The earthquake seismograms can be extracted from the data stream and filtered to best

display characteristic features such as particular earthquake phases. The record can be processed to

determine the distance to the earthquake and estimate its magnitude. This data can be combined with similar

records from around the world to locate the earthquake and determine factors regarding the

earthquake’s tectonic setting. This project will take data from recent earthquakes recorded at Keele,

process them to produce an information display panel on the earthquakes noticeboard in the foyer of the

William Smith Building for fellow students, staff and visitors to the School. Past earthquake display panels will be archived as pdfs and kept for online viewing.

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What will the outcomes of the project be?

Aims are to produce displays showcasing the Keele Geology Seismometer for display in the William Smith

Building and a digital archive,

What tasks will the student undertake?

Seismic data processing analysis using computer software (JAmaseis, Seisgram2K7) and display results

(CorelDraw or Powerpoint)

What skills, knowledge or experience will the student

need?Basic knowledge of earthquake seismology, design skills.

What is the “module result average” threshold for this

project? None

What further skills will be developed as a result of the

placement?Earthquake data analysis; Science Communication

Start DateProjects to run in trimesters (Oct-Jan; Feb-May; Jun-Sept)

End DateProjects to run in trimesters (Oct-Jan; Feb-May; Jun-Sept)

Hours of work

Around 1-2 Hours per week, but may occasionally have more if a significant earthquake happens.

If this does occur, student will be expected to work quickly on this for potential media interest.

Place of work Can be done digitally on campus or remotely.

Access to Facilities N/A

Who will provide the student’s induction?

First supervisor

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Who will provide regular progress reviews and how

often?

First supervisor

Monthly

Is there a second Supervisor? Please provide name.

No

Other team members, if any. No

Project ExpensesSmall amount of funding required for poster production

5x A2 poster = £50 per project

If you are interested in undertaking this project please submit a cover letter and CV to the GGE-UROP officer

gge.urop@keele.ac.uk (see “For Students” on the GGE-UROP webpage).

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