SSA26 Earthquake Early Warning Session: please submit abstracts!

[Zoe Krauss]

Dear members of the Earthscope community,

The SSA abstract submission deadline on January 13, 2026 is rapidly approaching, and we'd like to invite you to submit to our session, "Advancing Earthquake Early Warning: Science, Technology, and Engagement in the U.S. and Beyond". This year's meeting will be held from April 14-18 in Pasadena, CA, and we would love to have you join us and the broader Early Warning community in our discussion!

Session description:

Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) systems are expanding globally, offering critical seconds of warning to reduce risk and enhance resilience. This session invites contributions highlighting the performance, innovations, and future directions of EEW systems and their integration into everyday life, with a focus on the ShakeAlert system in the United States and comparable efforts worldwide. We welcome presentations on algorithmic advancements such as seismic phase identification, finite fault characterization, rapid magnitude/location estimation, and ground motion estimation. Submissions exploring the integration of diverse data types, low-cost sensors, fiber-optic technologies, and AI/ML approaches are encouraged. We also invite abstracts focused on communication, education, and outreach (CEO), including strategies for public messaging, alert delivery, user training, and engagement with technical and institutional users. Additionally, we welcome perspectives on the critical role of governmental emergency management agencies in operationalizing EEW, coordinating response, and supporting public readiness. International collaboration is also key, and we encourage contributions from agencies like Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and others working to advance EEW across borders. Join us to explore how cutting-edge science, technology, and partnerships are shaping the future of EEW.

Session conveners

Stephen Crane, Natural Resources Canada (stephe...@NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca) 

Zoe Krauss, University of Washington (zkr...@uw.edu) 

Derek Lambeth, California Office of Emergency Service (Derek....@CalOES.ca.gov) Natalia A Ruppert, U.S. Geological Survey (nrup...@usgs.gov) 

Jessie Saunders, California Institute of Technology (jsau...@caltech.edu) 

Samantha Stanley, University of California Berkeley (samantha...@berkeley.edu)

We look forward to seeing you in Pasadena!