April Educational Speaker Series and Networking Meeting Addressed Earthquakes
“Earthquakes
in the New Madrid Seismic Zone: fact, fiction, and
fantasy”
This
Educational Speaker Series and Member Networking Meeting discusseda brief history of the Center for Earthquake
Research and Information, its
current projects, and possible future projects. Also our speaker gave us a
brief review of recent earthquake activities in the world, and their
implications as well as earthquake preparedness status of Memphis and other cities.
Dr. Patterson also was available to answer any questions about
earthquakes. If you were unable to attend this luncheon
meeting you didn't get to hear about what you can do to prepare for an earthquake in the
greater Memphis
area.
Our Speaker: Dr.
Gary Patterson, University of Memphis, Center for Earthquake Research and
Information and Executive Director, WestTN Seismic Safety Commission
