CANBERRA, ACT, June 10 -- Geoscience Australia issued the following news release:
Collaborative science helping communities prepare for earthquakes
Papua New Guinea lies within one of the world's most active and complex tectonic regions. While earthquakes cannot be predicted or prevented, timely and accurate information can help authorities and communities prepare, respond and reduce their impacts.
In Lae, one of Papua New Guinea's major economic centres, Geoscience Australia is working with Papua New Guinean scientists, authorities and communities to improve understanding of earthquake hazards and strengthen local preparedness.
Last week, Geoscience Australia welcomed Professor Ora Renagi to its Canberra headquarters to discuss this co...