The RSSC hosted an online event dedicated to the Day of Science
On March 30, the Republican Seismic Survey Center of ANAS held an online event dedicated to the "Day of Science". Opening the event via the Zoom platform, general director of the RSSC, corresponding member of ANAS, Professor Gurban Yetirmishli spoke about the establishment of the "Day of Science" in Azerbaijan. Noting that by the decree of the President of Azerbaijan Republicdated from April 9, 2018, March 27 was declared the Day of Science in Azerbaijan, the general director congratulated all scientists and participants of the conference on this event. Speaking about the history of the development of science in Azerbaijan, as well as about the historical needs and stages of development of ANAS, the general director said that the country's leadership has always paid special attention and care to scientists and the development of science in general.
Further, the head of the “Seismology” department of the RSSC, doctor of geological and mineralogical sciences Tahir Mammadli made a report on the theme of “Causes of earthquakes and seismicity of the territory of Azerbaijan”. In his report, he spoke in detail about the processes taking place in the Earth's lithosphere, the causes of earthquakes, as well as the methods of seismic research.
At the event, the general director of the RSSC, corresponding member of ANAS, Professor Gurban Yetirmishli also answered questions from media representatives.
The event was concluded with a demonstration of an exhibition on instruments and equipment used in seismic surveys to date.
Information Department of RSSC ANAS