Jessica Condon

Title of Work: 

Active Tectonics in Coastal Murcia, Spain

Abstract:

This project analyzes the active tectonics of the coastal region of Murcia, Spain. In this project, data was collected during field work to map active faults on geologic maps. Then, in the lab, the stratigraphy and deformation of these faults was analyzed to understand the seismic profile of the area. This study will better the understanding of the seismic hazards in Murcia and will help implement regulations to reduce the impact of earthquakes. During my internship, I spoke in Spanish with my professor and other students. In this way, I learned more scientific words and about the phonetics of Spanish in Spain. Also, I learned more about the differences between the culture of the U.S and the culture in Spain. For example, work culture is more relaxed in Spain and there is different food and festivals like the festivals for the Saints which are unique to each region of Spain. I adapted to these differences by speaking with my Spanish friends about the culture and going with them to festivals to experience the culture. 

Title of Work (IGP Language):  

Tectónica Activa del litoral de la Región de Murcia 

Abstract (IGP Language):

Este proyecto analiza la tectónica activa del litoral de la Región de Murcia, España. En este proyecto, se recopilan datos en el trabajo de campo para marcar las fallas activas en los mapas geológicos. Entonces, en el laboratorio, la estratigrafía y la deformación de estas fallas se analizan para entender el perfil sísmico del área. Este estudio mejorará el entendimiento de la peligrosidad sísmica en Murcia y ayudará a implementar reglamentos para reducir el impacto de terremotos.  Durante esta pasantía, hablé en español con mi profesor y otros estudiantes. De esta manera, aprendí más palabras científicas y sobre y la fonética del español de España. También, aprendí más sobre las diferencias entre la cultura en España y los EE.UU. Por ejemplo, la cultura de trabajo es más relajada en España y hay comidas y tradiciones diferentes como las fiestas para los Santos que son únicas para cada región de España. Me adapté a estas diferencias hablando con mis amigos españoles sobre la cultura y yendo con ellos a las fiestas para experimentar la cultura. 

Elevator Pitch Video

Please view Jessica's video: here 

Elevator Pitch Transcript:
00:01
When you think of earthquakes, which places do you think about? Probably California, chile, Japan, or Turkey? But did you know that Spain has earthquakes, too.

Hi! My name is Jess Condon, and I'm studying geology and Spanish, and I did my year abroad in Alicante, Spain

in 2,011, in Lorca Murcia there is a magnitude 5, 2 earthquake that killed 9 people and destroyed several buildings, including a historic church.

This incident demonstrated the need for better seismic studies of the area in order to map active faults that could cause earthquakes in the future. That is what I worked on while I was in Spain. going into the field to find a map, active faults that could potentially cause earthquakes in the future.

We hope that this study will help to influence future regulations to reduce the impact of future earthquakes.

00:48
While I was abroad, I also learned more about the linguistical differences that exist in Spanish.

00:53
for example, distinción, which is common in Alicante, and is why Spaniards pronounce C's before i, and E and z's like th.

but s´s like ss. I actually adapted this phonetical difference when I was in Spain, because it was so common.

While, in Spain. I also learned more about the culture, such as the more relaxed work culture and the rich history of Spain and the many festivals Alicante has, such as Hogueras, or Moros y Cristianos, which I attended of some of my Spanish friends and classmates.

01:22
I enjoyed experiencing the culture and same, and adapted to the different meals and meal times, and made several friends who helped me understand some of the cultural differences.

01:31
I had a great time and learned a lot in Spain, and I'm excited to see you all at the summit.

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