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https://doi.org/10.5194/gc-9-223-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
https://doi.org/10.5194/gc-9-223-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Increasing earthquake awareness: seismo-at-school Switzerland
Maren Böse
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Swiss Seismological Service (SED), ETH Zurich, Zurich, 8092, Switzerland
Nadja Valenzuela
Swiss Seismological Service (SED), ETH Zurich, Zurich, 8092, Switzerland
György Hetényi
Institute of Earth Sciences, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, 1015, Switzerland
Romain Roduit
HES-SO Valais-Wallis, School of engineering, Sion, 1950, Switzerland
Irina Dallo
Federal Office for Civil Protection (FOCP), Bern, 3003, Switzerland
Kerstin Bircher
focusTerra, ETH Zurich, Zurich, 8092, Switzerland
John Clinton
Swiss Seismological Service (SED), ETH Zurich, Zurich, 8092, Switzerland
Urs Fässler
Swiss Seismological Service (SED), ETH Zurich, Zurich, 8092, Switzerland
Florian Haslinger
Swiss Seismological Service (SED), ETH Zurich, Zurich, 8092, Switzerland
Tanja Jaeger
EducETH Kompetenzzentrum für Lehren und Lernen, ETH Zurich, Zurich, 8092, Switzerland
Michèle Marti
Swiss Seismological Service (SED), ETH Zurich, Zurich, 8092, Switzerland
Roman Racine
Swiss Seismological Service (SED), ETH Zurich, Zurich, 8092, Switzerland
Anne Sauron
HES-SO Valais-Wallis, School of engineering, Sion, 1950, Switzerland
Shiba Subedi
Nepal Academy of Science and Technology, Lalitpur, Nepal
Stefan Wiemer
Swiss Seismological Service (SED), ETH Zurich, Zurich, 8092, Switzerland
Data sets
Seismology at School Program Swiss Seismological Service (SED) At ETH Zurich https://doi.org/10.12686/SED/NETWORKS/S
Editorial statement
This manuscript, and the excellent teaching resources and classroom materials within, effectively raises awareness of earthquake risk and should be disseminated to a wider audience. The hands-on, engaging DIY seismometer kit could also be commercially viable thereby allowing the initiative to reach its full potential.
This manuscript, and the excellent teaching resources and classroom materials within,...
Short summary
Although Switzerland faces moderate seismic hazard, earthquakes represent the natural risk with the greatest impact potential. As most residents have never experienced a damaging earthquake, education is critical for raising awareness and enhancing preparedness. In a recent project, we expanded the seismo@school program in Switzerland by developing new teaching materials in four languages, related classroom activities, and by installing Raspberry Shake seismometers in schools across the country.
Although Switzerland faces moderate seismic hazard, earthquakes represent the natural risk with...
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