199: How geophysics keeps people safe

Steve Roche discusses his current Geoscientists without Borders project addressing volcano preparedness in Guatemala. Steve's GWB project addresses the geohazard resiliency and safety of the communities in Guatemala. His project implements community-based educational workshops about earthquake and volcanic hazards. Steve's project also works to increase Guatemala's seismic and volcanic monitoring capacity while reducing disaster response time. In this inspiring conversation with host Andrew Geary, Steve provides his on-the-ground perspective of the project. He offers what has been accomplished and his vision for the project's future. This podcast takes joy in highlighting the humanitarian work of geophysicists worldwide. And this conversation is no exception in sharing how geophysics can impact communities through using the tools and knowledge that geophysicists have to give. And Steve is the perfect guest to showcase all that can be accomplished. RELATED LINKS * Read more about Steve's project, Increasing Natural Hazard Resiliency in Guatemala - https://seg.org/gwb_projects/guatemala-2/ * Explore the seismic monitors placed in Guatemala (and all around the world) - https://stationview.raspberryshake.org/ * Listen to our previous episode on Silvio De Angelis’s project in Guatemala - https://seg.org/podcasts/episode-112-international-partnership-for-volcano-early-warning-a-gwb-story/ CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS The Early Career Subcommittee of the SEG Research Committee is receiving nominations of new members to serve the term 2023-2025. This subcommittee is open to graduate students active in research or early-career professionals up to three years post-graduation. As part of the SEG Research Committee, the Early-Career Subcommittee provides their opinion, advice, and vision to the research direction and goals of SEG from the perspective of career starters. If you are passionate about contributing to shaping the future of applied geophysics, please indicate your interest by sending a resume and cover letter to Xiaolei Tu at tuxl2009@hotmail.com before 30 September. SEISMIC SOUNDOFF WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU! The podcast will celebrate 200 episodes on 5 October, and we want to hear from our listeners on this special milestone. * What's the most valuable thing you've learned from the show? * What surprised you? * What episode do you most share with others? Record your message today at https://www.speakpipe.com/SeismicSoundoff if you have answers to these questions and want to be showcased. BIOGRAPHY Steven L. Roche received his BSc in Geophysics from the University of California, Riverside, in June 1978. He worked for Geophysical Service, Inc. (GSI and HGS) as an Area Geophysicist for the Permian Basin Region of West Texas / Southeastern New Mexico. In January 1994, Steve returned to school, attending the Colorado School of Mines as a member of the Reservoir Characterization Project (RCP), studying multicomponent seismology and 4D applications. After receiving his Ph.D. in 1997, Steve joined Output Exploration, the oil and gas exploration division of Input/Output, working on exploration projects and multicomponent seismic applications within I/O. In 1999, Output Exploration, LLC (OPEX) became an independent oil and gas exploration company, and Steve participated in OPEX exploration efforts. Steve joined Veritas DGC in 2003, specializing in multicomponent applications in the position of Principal Geophysicist – Multicomponent Applications Group. Steve joined Cimarex Energy in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 2011 as Manager of Geophysics for Cimarex until August 2017, when he joined the faculty within the Geoscience Department at The University of Tulsa. CREDITS Zach Bridges created original music for this show. Andrew Geary hosted, edited, and produced this episode at TreasureMint. The SEG podcast team is Jennifer Cobb, Kathy Gamble, and Ally McGinnis.