Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr., DOST undersecretary for disaster risk reduction and climate announced the latest app developed by the DOST-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology which can determine the location of active faults. The app is part of DOST’s disaster mitigation program in preparation for the so-called Big One, a strong earthquake with a possible magnitude of 7.2 that could affect Metro Manila and parts of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal provinces. The Big One will occur should there be movement in the West Valley Fault. Dr. Solidum was one of the speakers during the 17th Conference of the Science Council of Asia, an annual gathering of researchers and scientists from the ASEAN region. The event is co-organized by the DOST-National Research Council of the Philippines and the Science Council of Japan. (Text and Photo by Rodolfo P. de Guzman, S&T Media Service)
