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Spotlight on Science: California’s Tectonic Activity: Understanding the Risks of Earthquake
Lucy Jones, PhD
- Date: 04/30/2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Newport Beach Central Library, Friends Meeting Room
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, California 92660
The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation is pleased to present a new program that features extraordinary and renowned scientists who will shed light on innovative and exciting research in the sciences. This season's Spotlight on Science will focus on artificial intelligence and the latest scientific research.
California’s Tectonic Activity: Understanding the Risks of Earthquake
Lucy Jones, PhD.
Seismologist, Founder and Chief Scientist – Dr. Lucy Jones Center for Science and Society
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 7 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Register for free: https://nbplf.foundation/programs/spotlight-on-science/
Join renowned seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones for an enlightening discussion on California’s tectonic activity. In this engaging talk, Dr. Jones will delve into the science behind earthquakes, exploring the unique geological features that make California prone to seismic events. She will provide insights into the potential risks and the importance of preparedness. Whether you are a resident looking to understand your environment better or a curious learner interested in earth sciences, this event promises to deepen your understanding of earthquakes and their impact on our lives.
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Contact programs@nbplf.foundation or 949-717-3892
The upcoming construction of Witte Hall will temporarily disrupt parking in the main lot of the Central Library with limited spaces available. There are additional parking located in the Civic Center parking structure.