Seismological Society of America

Seismological Society of America
AbbreviationSSA
Formation1906
TypeNon-profit
PurposeAn international society devoted to the advancement of seismology and its applications in understanding and mitigating earthquake hazards and in imaging the structure of the Earth.
HeadquartersAlbany, California
Region served
global
Membership
2,500 individuals; corporate members
President
Heather DeShon[1]
Staff
8
Websitehttp://www.seismosoc.org

The Seismological Society of America (SSA) is an international scientific society devoted to the advancement of seismology and the understanding of earthquakes for the benefit of society. Founded in 1906, the society has members throughout the world representing seismologists and other geophysicists, geologists, engineers, insurers, and policy-makers in preparedness and safety.

  1. ^ "Congratulations to Heather DeShon, recently elected president of the Seismological Society of America". SMU, Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences. April 24, 2023. Retrieved 2024-03-01.