Report on the 20th International Symposium on Geo-disaster Reduction, 16–19 August 2022, Kanazawa, Japan

Xi Xiong; Bo Zhang; Masaho Yoshida; Masakatsu Miyajima

doi:10.1186/s40677-022-00225-2

Geoenvironmental Disasters (Nov 2022)

Report on the 20th International Symposium on Geo-disaster Reduction, 16–19 August 2022, Kanazawa, Japan

Xi Xiong,
Bo Zhang,
Masaho Yoshida,
Masakatsu Miyajima

Affiliations

Xi Xiong: Faculty of Geoscience and Civil Engineering, Kanazawa University
Bo Zhang: Department of Geotechnical Engineering, College of Civil Engineering, Tongji University
Masaho Yoshida: Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Fukui College
Masakatsu Miyajima: Lifeline Disaster Mitigation Lab

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40677-022-00225-2
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 9, no. 1
pp. 1 – 6

Abstract

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Abstract The joint event of 20th International Symposium on Geo-disaster Reduction (20th ISGdR) was held onsite and online during 16–19 August 2022 in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. This symposium focused on the theme of “the reduction of the disasters triggered by geological and geophysical factors on the earth and beyond”, providing a platform for academics, researchers and practitioners from different countries to discuss the research progress and exchange ideas on the reduction of disasters. The symposium consisted of keynote lecture, invited lectures and other presentations in parallel session. A technical trip to Hakusan Tedorigawa Geopark was conducted on August 19.

Published in Geoenvironmental Disasters

ISSN: 2197-8670 (Online)
Publisher: SpringerOpen
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Technology: Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General): Disasters and engineering; Geography. Anthropology. Recreation: Environmental sciences
Website: https://geoenvironmental-disasters.springeropen.com/

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