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\title{Images of Silence: a creative and artistic approach to communicating the
findings of a seismic experiment in northern Chile}



\author[1]{Sergio Leon-Rios}%
\author[1,2]{Diana Comte}%
\author[3]{Catalina Moya}%
\author[4]{Camila Calzada}%
\affil[1]{Advanced Mining Technology Center, Facultad de Ciencias Físicas y Matemáticas, Universidad de Chile}%
\affil[2]{Departamento de Geofísica, Facultad de Ciencias Físicas y Matemáticas, Universidad de Chile}%
\affil[3]{Freelance Science Journalist}%
\affil[4]{Freelance Artist. Santiago}%


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  \date{May 19, 2024}


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Here we present a dissemination method that combines science and art to
visualize a seismic experiment conducted in northern Chile. Through the
expertise of an illustrator using digital watercolor techniques and a
science journalist who contributed her expertise in creating
plain-language keynotes, we created six visually compelling art pieces
to summarize the progress and results of the first year of a project
funded by Fondecyt-ANID. The artwork, called ``Images of Silence''
(\selectlanguage{ngerman}\emph{Imágenes del Silencio}, originally in spanish), plays with the
concepts of~\emph{silence} and~\emph{images}. Here, the quitness of the
desert is often interrupted by the loudness of seismic activity.
Additionally, the illustrations - images to tell a story - offers a
narrative for a seismic experiment that aims to image the Earth's
interior. This artwork creatively incorporates indigenous pictograms
found in regional rock formations, making a meaningful connection
between seismology and the region's rich cultural heritage. Finally,
Images of the Silence is an transdisciplany work with scientifics,
journalists and artists to develop an unconventional approach to better
communicate our results and remind us that science and art always go
together.%
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\section*{A storytelling digital
artwork}

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The first image depicts the arid expanse of the Atacama Desert where the
seismic instrumentation is deployed, effectively capturing the essence
of field operations and the unique geological landscape. The second
image shows the seismic stations, highlighting the meticulous approach
taken to ensure comprehensive regional coverage. The third artwork
depicts the similarities between the ancient indigenous cultures that
traveled across the desert to deliver important messages and the
region's earthquakes that provide invaluable information from the
Earth's interior. Next, the fourth and fifth artworks communicate the
data analysis, providing a compelling illustration of the subsurface
layers and highlighting the methods used in this investigation. Finally,
the final artwork focuses on the people who make this project possible.
Through a metaphorical representation, we emphasize the concept of
``earthquake hunters'' who follow the shaking of the earth to reveal the
secrets of the subsurface.

Through a fusion of geophysical investigation and artistic expression,
this novel approach to dissemination resonates with diverse audiences
and transcends traditional scientific communication methods. The
integration of indigenous pictographs and digital watercolors not only
enhances understanding of the Earth's complexities, but also pays homage
to the region's cultural heritage. The present work describes the
strategy used to create and disseminate these Sci-comm products. This
creative endeavor aims to bridge the gap between scientific research and
artistic representation, while disseminating seismological findings with
broader societal impact.

The first image depicts the arid expanse of the Atacama Desert where the
seismic instrumentation is deployed, effectively capturing the essence
of field operations and the unique geological landscape. The second
image shows the seismic stations, highlighting the meticulous approach
taken to ensure comprehensive regional coverage. The third artwork
depicts the similarities between the ancient indigenous cultures that
traveled across the desert to deliver important messages and the
region's earthquakes that provide invaluable information from the
Earth's interior. Next, the fourth and fifth artworks communicate the
data analysis, providing a compelling illustration of the subsurface
layers and highlighting the methods used in this investigation. Finally,
the final artwork focuses on the people who make this project possible.
Through a metaphorical representation, we emphasize the concept of
``earthquake hunters'' who follow the shaking of the earth to reveal the
secrets of the subsurface.

Through a fusion of geophysical investigation and artistic expression,
this novel approach to dissemination resonates with diverse audiences
and transcends traditional scientific communication methods. The
integration of indigenous pictographs and digital watercolors not only
enhances understanding of the Earth's complexities, but also pays homage
to the region's cultural heritage. The present work describes the
strategy used to create and disseminate these Sci-comm products. This
creative endeavor aims to bridge the gap between scientific research and
artistic representation, while disseminating seismological findings with
broader societal impact.

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