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News reporters are invited to attend an illustrated public lecture to learn how U.S. Geological Survey scientists and partners are developing ShakeAlert. The ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system will begin limited operations this year. Alerts could save lives and properties but several challenges remain. With millions at risk, why isn't full public alerting happening yet?
What:
Illustrated presentation:
ShakeAlert: The Path to West Coast Earthquake Early Warning
Who:
Doug Given, USGS Geophysicist and Earthquake Early Warning Coordinator
When:
Thursday, January 25, 2018
12:00 p.m. — Lecture preview for USGS employees and news media representatives.
1:00 p.m. — Speaker availability for news media interviews.
7:00 p.m.— Public lecture open to all.
(Both presentations will be live-streamed online. There will be an archived video for later viewing.)
Where:
U.S. Geological Survey
Rambo Auditorium, Bldg. 3, 2nd floor
Menlo Park, Calif.
