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Going into the field is akin to investigating a crime scene. Every grain of soil, damaged structure, and seismic shift carries clues about what transpired. Seismologists liken their work to that of detectives or Sherlock Holmes—searching for evidence, asking incisive questions, and retracing steps to piece together the cause of destruction. The role is both scientific and intuitive, requiring a keen eye and extensive knowledge to interpret subtle signals from the Earth.