Earthquake Country — Los Angeles
- Public Event
| Presented By: | Caltech Committee on Institute Programs |
Film narrator Dr. Pat Abbott explains how earthquakes have shaped the scenery and the character of the greater Los Angeles area. Topics include how and why earthquakes happen, how mountains and valleys have formed as a result, how the ground will shake in large earthquakes, and why this shaking is so destructive to buildings. Dr. Abbott also shows how to evaluate your home for earthquake safety and explains how to reduce the devastating effects of earthquakes. [A Production of San Diego State University]
Robert de Groot of the Southern California Earthquake Center will introduce the film and guide the post-screening discussion.
| This is a special one-hour school-day performance. For more field trip opportunities, download our field trip flyer [PDF]. For more information or to make reservations, please contact Mary Herrera at 626-395-6059 or send email to [email protected]. A limited number of complimentary tickets are available through the generosity of the Connie Wei-Luen Kao Memorial Scholarship, Nova programing and other donors. |
| Season Sponsor: | Caltech Employees Federal Credit Union |
| Series Sponsors: | East West Bank Connie Wei-Luen Kao Memorial Fund Ralph & Shirley Shapiro |