CAGS Quick Response to and Geoscientific Survey on May 12 Wenchuan Earthquake
中国地质科学院对5.12汶川地震的快速反应与调查研究

Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences (CAGS) quickly analyzed tectonic and geodynamic cause of the earthquake and organized survey on seismic fractures and geological hazards caused by the earthquake after the Wenchuan Ms 8.0 Earthquake occurred on May 12th, 2008, followed by selection of sites for scientific drilling of seismic faults, field studies on active faults and seismic deformation, in-situ stress measurement of the seismic zone, survey and assessment on geological hazards and landslide dams triggered by the earthquake. Six geologists of CAGS joined National Experts Committee of the Wenchuan Earthquake, published Atlas of Geological Hazards of Wenchuan Earthquake, and held a workshop on geodynamic cause of the Wenchuan earthquake. Two experts joined the Rescue Direction Department of the Ministry of Land and Resources for the Wenchuan Earthquake. CAGS also organized oral reports and large-scale exhibition of the Wenchuan Earthquake in the 33rd International Geological Congress, which attracted attention of international geoscientific society. Scientists of CAGS submitted a proposal for scientific drilling of Wenchuan earthquake faults and got quick reply from Premier Wen Jiabao and vice premiers of China, and an opening ceremony for the first drilling of the Wenchuan earthquake fault had been held on November 6th, 2008. CAGS concentrated scientists for studying geological hazards and seismic geology after accepted research projects related to Wenchuan Earthquake.