Earthquakes in Kern County
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3pm |
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BVMNH, 2018 Chester Ave |
| Phone Number |
324-5350 |
| Ticket Cost |
normal Museum entrance fee - BVMNH members free |
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An occasional shaking of the ground reminds us we live in earthquake country in Kern County. Why do we have earthquakes here? When will they occur? What can we do to make ourselves safer? When will the neext Big One be? What about hte Lake Isabella Dams?
Most folks have heard of the San Andreas Fault, one of the most studied, and yet potentially most devastating earthquake faults in the United States. A portion of this fault runs through Kern County. However, nearly all of the earthquakes felt in Kern County are due to ruptures along faults other than the San Andreas. At least seven active faults exist that could rupture, resulting in a major Kern County earthquake.
Join local geologist Tim Elam as he presents a geologic/geographic view of earthquakes and major faults of Kern County. He iwll present and discuss:
- photographs of the devastating 1952 Arvin-Tehachapi and Bakersfield earthquakes
- the White Wolf Fault
- the Kern Canyon Fault
- plate tectonics and the San Andreas Fault
The presentation is informal, and questions and discussion are encouraged. No geologic background is necessary to enjoy the event.
