Nojima Fault ( 野島断層 , Nojima Dansō ) is a fault that was responsible for the Great Hanshin earthquake of 1995 (Kobe Quake). It cuts across Awaji Island , Japan and it is a branch of the Japan Median Tectonic Line which runs the length of the southern half of Honshu island. The fault line itself and part of the damage caused by the Great Hanshin earthquake is preserved within the Nojima Fault Preservation Museum .
8-554: In respect of it being 'the fault that caused the 1995 Kobe earthquake', the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) included the 'Nojima Fault' in its assemblage of 100 'geological heritage sites' around the world in a listing published in October 2022. The organisation defines an IUGS Geological Heritage Site as 'a key place with geological elements and/or processes of international scientific relevance, used as
16-429: A reference, and/or with a substantial contribution to the development of geological sciences through history.' 34°32′58″N 134°56′15″E / 34.54944°N 134.93750°E / 34.54944; 134.93750 This seismology article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . International Union of Geological Sciences The International Union of Geological Sciences ( IUGS )
24-624: Is an international non-governmental organization devoted to international cooperation in the field of geology . As of 2023, it represents more than 1 million geoscientists around the world. The IUGS was founded in 1961 to ensure continued collaboration between the International Geological Congresses, which have taken place every four years since 1875. It is a Scientific Union member of the International Science Council (ISC), formerly
32-628: Is the main scientific sponsor of the International Geological Congress (IGC), which takes place every four years. The first congress was in France in 1878 where a few geoscientists gathered to share new finds and .tTm was to create a framework and a platform for geoscientists to meet at regular intervals. The event has been growing bigger with each congress. Brisbane hosted the 34th congress in August 2012 and Cape Town
40-661: The International Council for Science (ICSU), which it recognizes as the co-ordinating body for the international organization of science. Currently geologists from 121 countries (and regions) are represented in the IUGS. A broad range of scientific topics are covered by its commission, task groups, joint programmes and affiliated organizations. IUGS promotes and encourages the study of geological problems, especially those of worldwide significance, and supports and facilitates international and inter-disciplinary co-operation in
48-573: The 35th in 2016. Delhi was to host the 36th in March 2020 as a collaborative effort by Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Because of Covid, the congress was postponed twice and developed online in 2021. The 37th was held in August 2024 in Busan . Canada won the bid to host the 38th IGC in Calgary in 2028. To celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of its establishment, in 2022, IUGS published
56-463: The Union's quarterly journal, entitled Episodes , as well as providing editorial support. Interested parties can download the latest issues of Episodes free of charge. Other activities include: Resourcing Future Generations (RFG), Young Reporters, Deep-Time Digital Earth (DDE). IUGS runs nine international commissions, covering the following topics: The International Union of Geological Sciences
64-725: The earth sciences. The Union's Secretariat is currently located at the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences in Beijing, China. IUGS is a joint partner with UNESCO for the International Geoscience Programme (IGCP) and also participates in the Global Geoparks Network (GGN). The Geological Society of London oversees the production and distribution of IUGS Publications. The Geological Society of India produces and distributes
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