Seismological Society of America Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The Seismological Society of America is an international, non-profit scientific organization focused on advancing seismology and understanding earthquakes for the benefit of society. It brings together scientists worldwide and functions as a collective voice on issues such as earthquake hazards, monitoring, and the modernization of seismic networks, as well as strengthening research, operational, and risk-assessment capabilities. The organization also supports outreach efforts to convey research results to government and industry decision-makers managing seismic risk. Based in Albany, California, SSA operates within the non-profit scientific sector and serves a global community of seismology professionals. In 2021 the society appointed P. Martin Mai as editor-in-chief of its Bulletin, illustrating ongoing scholarly activity behind its publications.