[californiadisasters] Media Advisory: Catastrophic Earthquakes – In a Crowded World

Media Advisory: Catastrophic Earthquakes – In a Crowded World Posted: 22 Apr 2014 11:00 AM PDT Summary: April Public Lecture Flyer. (High resolution image) MENLO PARK, Calif. — Why have there been so many catastrophic earthquakes at the beginning of the 21st century? On April 24th, USGS Research Geologist Thomas Holzer will tell us the history and future of earthquake death tolls, and the urbanization of the planet. Find out what makes modern megacities vulnerable to natural hazards. Free USGS Public Lecture April 24 Contact Information: Leslie  Gordon ( Phone: 650-329-4006 ); April Public Lecture Flyer. (High resolution image) MENLO PARK, Calif. — Why have there been so many catastrophic earthquakes at the beginning of the 21st century? On April 24th, USGS Research Geologist Thomas Holzer will tell us the history and future of earthquake death tolls, and the urbanization of the planet. Find out what makes modern megacities vulnerable to natural hazards. Who: Thomas L. Holzer, USGS Research Geologist What: Slide-show-illustrated presentation: Catastrophic Earthquakes – In a Crowded World When: Thursday, April 24, 2014 7 p.m.—Public lecture open to all (evening presentation will be live-streamed over the Internet) Speaker is available on Wednesday for media inquiries Where: U.S. Geological Survey Building 3 Auditorium, second floor 345 Middlefield Road Menlo Park, CA 94025 More info and directions:   USGS Evening Public Lecture Series Calendar Menlo Park Campus Map

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