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May 2024 NEWSLETTER
Seismology for Society: A Q&A with Dr. Lucile Jones, the 2023 Beno Gutenberg Lecturer
Ali Sahabi, GEC
Principal,
Optimum Seismic, Inc.
Dr. Lucile Jones, a distinguished seismologist and recent recipient of the prestigious Beno Gutenberg Lecture award, has been instrumental in advancing earthquake resilience and safety measures in California. With a career spanning decades at the US Geological Survey (USGS) and as the founder of the Dr. Lucy Jones Center for Science and Society, she has published extensively on statistical seismology and spearheaded initiatives like the Great ShakeOut drill to better inform and prepare the public for seismic events. This article, written by Fionna M. D. Samuels, Temblor’s Optimum Seismic Fellow, underscores California’s ongoing efforts to be prepared for seismic events, including the potential impact of the “big one.” Samuels is a science writer hailing from the Front Range of Colorado, where she earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Colorado State University. Her work, featured in publications like Eos, Scientific American, and Symmetry, exemplifies Optimum Seismic’s sponsorship of their first Temblor science writing fellow dedicated to covering critical news about the seismic resilience of the built environment.
Seismology for Society: A Q&A with Dr. Lucile Jones, the 2023 Beno Gutenberg Lecturer
Each year, the seismology section of the American Geophysical Union recognizes an outstanding researcher for their contributions to the field. As part of the award, the recipient presents the Beno Gutenberg Lecture, so named to honor to life and work of the renowned seismologist. Lucille Jones, the most recent recipient, gave the latest talk at AGU’s 2023 Fall Meeting held in San Francisco this past December.
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A 1965 6.5 earthquake is a reminder Seattle is not immune to the rumbles
Nearly 60 years ago, on the morning of April 29, 1965, a 6.5-magnitude earthquake rattled the Puget Sound region.
Three people died from falling debris, and four others died from heart failure attributed to the earthquake.
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Earthquake Map Shows Biggest Global Tremors in 2024 So Far
Earthquakes occur several hundred times a day, every day, all over the globe. But most are only of a magnitude 2 or smaller, and rarely felt. It is only the notable earthquakes, usually of a magnitude 6 or higher, that become destructive to populated areas.
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Earthquake shakes Corona, ‘something bigger’ could follow
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.1 struck Wednesday afternoon near Corona in Riverside County.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the quake struck at 1:49 p.m. about 5.3 miles southwest of Corona. The quake was initially reported as a 4.5 magnitude but was later reduced.
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A strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake shakes Indonesia’s Java Island, felt in Jakarta
A strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake shook the southern part of Indonesia’s main island of Java on Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of injury or significant property damage.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck 102 kilometers (63 miles) south of Banjar city at a depth of 68.3 kilometers (42.4 miles). There was no tsunami warning.
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Hawaii Volcano Eruption Warning After Spike in Earthquakes
Uncertainty is surrounding the Hawaiian volcano Kīlauea as scientists report an uptick in earthquakes in the region.
The volcano is not erupting, but a “significant spike” in earthquakes has prompted the closure of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park as a precautionary measure, the park said in a statement. This is because if the volcano does erupt it could put visitors and staff at risk.
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Dispelling Myths Surrounding Quakes And Retrofitting
Earthquakes can strike when and where we least expect them — as residents in the New York City and New Jersey area discovered on Friday morning, when an estimated magnitude 4.8 quake hit at 10:23 am Eastern time.
The quake’s epicenter was in Lebanon, New Jersey, some 50 miles west of Manhattan, though shaking was reportedly felt as far south as Philadelphia and as far north as Boston.
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Dispelling Myths Surrounding Quakes And Retrofitting
Earthquakes have confused and terrified people throughout human history.
In ancient times, many people believed earthquakes were the result of angry gods, giants and huge animals.
The Japanese believed a giant catfish living at the bottom of the ocean would shake the Earth when he moved. The Greeks blamed Poseidon, the god of the sea. Mexican folklore explained quakes as acts of El Diablo, himself.
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Optimum Seismic retrofits 11 buildings for Property Manager
Santa Fe Management company’s Jessie Childers says a refinancing requirement prompted building retrofits.
Santa Fe Management tried Optimum Seismic on one property, and was impressed by the work. She then contracted with Optimum Seismic to retrofit 10 more apartment buildings.
