Monday, June 1, 2026
Dear SCEC Community,

    On behalf of Becky Ham, Seismological Society of America

    SRL Call for Papers on Operational Earthquake and Tsunami Response Deadline Extended

    This focus section aims to showcase recent scientific and operational innovations in earthquake and tsunami response. We invite contributions from across the field of research, including but not limited to new or improved source characterization methods for earthquakes and tsunamis; real-time tools and platforms; emerging technologies, including machine learning approaches; early warning applications; regional case studies (e.g., SW Pacific); and rapid science communication and delivery to decision makers.

    Articles accepted to this SRL Special Focus will be published online soon after acceptance and collectively in print in the January 2027 issue. Papers will be reviewed as they are received and published online prior to the print issue.

    SRL Call for Papers: Focus Section on Operational Earthquake and Tsunami Response Science: Delivering Time-Critical and Actionable Advice

    In preparing manuscripts, authors must follow the SRL author guidelines at www.seismosoc.org/publications/srl-authorsinfo/. Papers must be submitted via the SRL online submission system (www.editorialmanager.com/srl/) under the category “Focus Section - Advances in Operational Response.”

    EXTENDED Deadline for Submission: 1 July 2026
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