Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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The ground beneath us is always moving—but what can it reveal about our future? At Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, seismic monitoring has evolved into a cornerstone of national security and disaster preparedness. From detecting nuclear tests halfway across the globe to simulating the devastating effects of earthquakes before they strike, this episode explores how LLNL’s work is making the world a safer place—one seismic wave at a time.

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Big Ideas Lab is a Mission.org original series.

Executive Produced by Lacey Peace.

Sound Design, Music Edit and Mix by Daniel Brunelle.

Story Editing by Daniel Brunelle.

Audio Engineering and Editing by Matthew Powell.

Narrated by Matthew Powell.

Video Production by Levi Hanusch.

Guests featured in this episode (in order of appearance):

Bill Walter, Geophysical Monitoring Programs Focus Area Lead, LLNL
Arben Pitarka, Seismology Group Leader, LLNL
Brought to you in partnership with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.