Science Cafe: Earthquake Early Warning System
When
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Where
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd
Lafayette CA 94549
Who can attend
Price
Where: Lafayette Library and Learning Center at Community Hall
What does it take to build an Earthquake Early Warning system (EEW) that could save lives in the event of an earthquake?
Robert de Groot, of the U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Science Center will discuss the development of ShakeAlert an EEW for the West Coast of the United States.
Learn how ShakeAlert works and how it will enhance earthquake preparation, response and recovery.
Robet de Groot is the Coordinator for Communication, Education and Outreach for ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning Program at the U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Science Center. He is also one of the co-directors of the Quake Catcher Network (QCN) citizen science program. QCN is a collaborative initiative for developing the worlds largest, low-cost strong-motion seismic network by utilizing motion sensors in and attached to inernet-connected computers.
Tickets: $10 Students FREE
Donor discount tickets available by calling 925-283-6513 x102