Scott No: 3520
Serial number: 2006-17
Values in set: 1
Date of issue: July 26, 2006
Denomination: 80 fen
Designer: Hao Xudong
Size of stamps: 30*40 mm
Perforation: 13.5*13
Sheet composition: 20
Printing process: Photogravure
Printing House: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works

This stamp set was issued on July 26, 2006. It consists of a single stamp with a face value of 0.80 yuan, designed by Hao Xudong, with Chen Jing serving as the responsible editor, and printed by Beijing Stamp Printing Works using the photogravure process.

China is a country prone to earthquakes, and earthquake prevention and disaster reduction are vital to public safety. This stamp pays tribute to decades of scientific research in earthquake studies, promotes public awareness of disaster prevention and preparedness, and calls for increased attention to earthquake monitoring, disaster mitigation, and emergency self-rescue efforts across society.

Stamp Design and Historical Background

Earthquake Prevention and Disaster Reduction

The stamp features a deep blue color scheme as the main tone, with the outline of the Earth in the background. At the bottom, an image of the ancient Houfeng Didong Yi (seismoscope) is depicted, with eight dragon heads facing outward and toads positioned at the base. A white seismic waveform stretches across the globe, linking ancient wisdom in earthquake observation with modern seismic monitoring technology. This design symbolizes humanity's continuous exploration of earthquake patterns throughout history and the use of scientific methods to reduce the impact of natural disasters.

Artistic and Design Features

The vertical composition is concise and refined, with a blue gradient creating a calm and serene atmosphere of the cosmos and the earth. The seismoscope is rendered in a translucent light blue tone, while the white seismic waveform stands out clearly and prominently. The photogravure printing provides soft and clean light and shadow effects, blending a sense of science and technology with historical depth. The overall style is solemn and minimalist, with a clear educational and scientific message.

This stamp is a special issue on disaster prevention and science education, suitable for thematic collections on public safety and science and culture.