The 1906 Earthquake: Lessons Learned, Lessons Forgotten...

The 1906 earthquake marked the birth of modern earthquake science. For the first time, the effects of a major seismic event were systematically investigated and documented. As earthquake sciences evolves, reanalysis of the 1906 quake yields new insights. Mary Lou Zoback, former Chief Scientist of the US Geological Survey, will bring us up to date on what we’ve learned.

This program is part of Livermore Reads Together, a community-wide reading program featuring James Dalessandro’s book, 1906: A Novel, about the San Francisco earthquake and fire.

The community of Livermore is encouraged to join their neighbors by participating in the Livermore Reads Together free events for children and adults during the month of February 2011.

Copies of books and event schedules are available at all Livermore Public Library locations.

Livermore Reads Together is generously sponsored by The Friends of the Livermore Library.