Amílcar Roca

Amílcar Roca

scientist Guatemala

Amílcar Roca is a volcanologist at Insivumeh, where he specializes in the study of volcanic activity and its relation to seismic events. He has recently been in the news for clarifying that there is no systematic scientific evidence linking earthquakes to eruptions at inactive volcanoes, specifically addressing concerns related to the recent seismic activity near the Agua volcano.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
12,992
Power
59$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Guatemala 1 6.00 0.07% +0% 17,915,568 12,992 $82,000 59$
Totals 1 17,915,568 12,992 $82,000 59$
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Recent Mentions

Guatemala Guatemala: Amílcar Roca from the Department of Volcanology at Insivumeh stated that there is no systematic scientific evidence linking earthquakes with volcanic eruptions in inactive volcanoes. 6

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Insivumeh explica relación entre secuencia sísmica y el volcán de Agua