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| Abbreviation | SSA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1906 |
| Type | Non-profit |
| Purpose | An international society devoted to the advancement of seismology and its applications in understanding and mitigating earthquake hazards and in imaging the structure of the Earth. |
| Headquarters | Albany, California |
Region served | global |
Membership | 2,500 individuals; corporate members |
President | Heather DeShon[1] |
Staff | 8 |
| Website | http://www.seismosoc.org |
The Seismological Society of America (SSA) is an international scientific society devoted to the advancement of seismology and the understanding of earthquakes for the benefit of society. Founded in 1906, the society has members throughout the world representing seismologists and other geophysicists, geologists, engineers, insurers, and policy-makers in preparedness and safety.
- ^ "Congratulations to Heather DeShon, recently elected president of the Seismological Society of America". SMU, Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences. April 24, 2023. Retrieved 2024-03-01.