@article{fdi:010093635,
  title = {{F}rom a seismological network to a socio-seismological one : a citizen science experiment in {H}a{\¨ie}ti to reduce seismic risk : analysis of a '{S}mall {B}ox' that can do a lot},
  author = {{C}orbet, {A}. and {F}allou, {L}. and {C}alixte, {N}. and {H}urbon, {L}. and {C}alais, {E}ric},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{O}n {J}anuary 12, 2010, {H}aiti was hit by one of the largest seismic disasters known to date. {A}t the time, the culture and perception of seismic risk was low among the population and?because of the lack of seismic sensors in {H}aiti?so was seismological knowledge. {I}n a citizen seismology approach, the {S}2{RHAI} project used low-cost seismic sensors ({R}aspberry {S}hake) to (1) complement the national seismic network and (2) to improve risk perception, preparedness, and scientific knowledge of the population. {T}hrough these objectives, we introduce a paradigm shift in which seismic networks are not only composed of sensors, but also of citizens who gather around these tools and the information they produce. {W}e present here the results of a qualitative survey of 15 {R}aspberry {S}hake ({RS}) seismometer hosts in {H}aiti. {S}emi-structured interviews were conducted to learn about users' experience to assess their motivations, difficulties, and expectations in this citizen seismology process. {W}e found that {RS} hosts expressed pride and interest in being part of the {RS} network and actively contributing to risk reduction in their community. {S}ome of them reported a form of empowerment in that they could compensate for the deficiency of the state, which they generally distrust. {H}owever, the {RS} hosts also expressed the need for more technical and scientific support from scientists. {A}lso, few of them engaged in mediation activities or discussions with their community members, partly because they feared that this would awaken the trauma caused by the earthquake of 12 {J}anuary, 2010. {T}his allowed us to list concrete actions to (1) improve the seismic information system, (2) better integrate the volunteers into the network, (3) enrich the collaboration between citizens and seismologists, and (4) accompany them in their role as ambassadors to their community. {W}e conclude that understanding the motivations, obstacles, and expectations of volunteers is essential to increase the chances of sustainability of this citizen seismology project.},
  keywords = {{HAITI}},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{C}itizen {S}cience : {T}heory and {P}ractice},
  volume = {8},
  numero = {1},
  pages = {1--11},
  ISSN = {2057-4991},
  year = {2023},
  DOI = {10.5334/cstp.481},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010093635},
}