ASSESSING DAMAGE (IMAGE) Southwest Research Institute Caption As part of a National Science Foundation program, Dr. Kristin Ulmer traveled to Turkey to assess liquefaction damage after a massive earthquake in 2023. Ulmer will lead a team working to improve liquefaction models to help the Federal Highway Administration identify where mitigation efforts are needed to shore up America’s roads, bridges and tunnels. Credit Southwest Research Institute Usage Restrictions Images/Videos may be used by the public for educational and informational purposes only. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.