Homepage

Record

RefNoCMB/12/1
LevelFile
TitleMinutes of a meeting of the Earthquake Committee
Date29 July 1902
DescriptionPresent at the meeting: Professor Judd, in the chair; Sir William Abney; Professor G H Darwin; Sir Michael Foster; Mr A B Kempe; Dr Larmor; Professor Milne; Mr J J H Teall

1. The Committee met to consider a letter from the Foreign Office, of 18 July 1902, asking the opinion of the Royal Society upon a note from the German Ambassador inviting H.M. Government to join in the institution of an international enquiry into earthquakes, and to send experts to the Congress which is to be held early next year.

2. Considered letter form the German Ambassador to the Foreign Office, together with a Compte Rendu of the Strasburg Conference therin referred to.

3. Professor Milne gave an account of the origin of the Strasburg Conference, and stated that the work of the proposed organisation was being carried on by the Seismological Committe of the British Association, and read a letter which had been addressed to H. M. Government in 1897 by that Committee resulting in the co-operation which now exists.

4. Resolution proposed by Sir William Abney, Seconded By Professor Darwin, 'That International Cooperation in the study of Seismology is desirable.'

5. Resolution proposed by Sir Michael Foster, seconded by Mr Teall, 'that before proceeding to consider the best mode of practically carrying out such Cooperation, the Foreign Office be requested to call the attention of the German Government to the existence of the International Association of Academies. '

6. Resolved ' that in view of the existence of this Association the Committee considers that, before advising H. M. Govenrment upon the question of the participation of Great Britain in the Congress proposed by the German Ambassador, the Council of the International Association should be consulted, with a view to ascertaining whether, in their opinion, International Cooperation in Seismological study is desirable and feasible. '

7. Draft letter to the International Association of Academies was considered and after amendment, approved [Contents not listed]

8. Resolved ' That a summary of the replies received from the Associted Academies be sent round to this Committee and that the Committee meet again in early October. '
Extent2p
FormatTypescript copy
AccessStatusOpen
Add to My Items
    Papers of Elsie Widdowson and Robert McCance

    Papers of Elsie Widdowson and Robert McCance

    Useful Links

    Collection highlights

    Browse the records of some of our collections, which cover all branches of science and date from the 12th century onwards. These include the published works of Fellows of the Royal Society, personal papers of eminent scientists, letters and manuscripts sent to the Society or presented at meetings, and administrative records documenting the Society's activities since our foundation in 1660.

    Papers of Robert Boyle
    Papers of Robert Boyle
    Campi Phlegraei
    Campi Phlegraei
    Referees’ Reports
    Referees’ Reports
    New Letter Books
    New Letter Books
    Browse Collections

    The Royal Society

    The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of
    the world's most eminent scientists and is the
    oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.
    Registered charity number 207043

    Website design ©CalmView



    CONTACT US

    + 44 207 451 2500
    (Lines open Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:00. Excludes bank holidays)

    6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG

    Email Us →

    SUBSCRIBE

    Subscribe to our newsletters to be updated with the
    latest news on innovation, events, articles and reports.

    Subscribe →

    © CalmView