Earthquake Science of the Bay Area and How to Prepare- Livestream

Are you prepared for the next big earthquake? We always hear “the big one’s coming” but what does that really mean? We asked Earthquake Geologist and Science Communicator Bryan Castillo to inform us about earthquake science so we can be prepared and stay calm, cool, and collected in the face of potential disaster.

The Bay Area is a seismically active zone. It includes the San Andreas Fault and 6 other significant fault zones: the Calaveras, Concord-Green Valley, Greenville, Hayward, Rodgers Creek, and San Gregorio Faults. The last major earthquake that struck the San Francisco Bay Area was the Loma Prieta earthquake on October 17, 1989. It was the strongest earthquake to hit the area since the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. Scientists forecast that based on the probability and timing of earthquakes that the “next big one is coming.” But what does that actually mean other than causing anxiety and fear? We reached out to a geologist to help clear up any confusion and prepare us with the knowledge we need to stay grounded during earthquake emergencies.

Join us with Earthquake Geologist and Science Communicator Bryan Castillo for an online event that will dive into the science of earthquakes in the Bay Area and how to prepare for them. This online event will be interactive and provide the audience with many opportunities to ask Bryan questions of all magnitudes. We can’t wait to get to the core of earthquake science and look forward to hosting you for this groundbreaking event.