Earthquake Science at Scripps

Earthquake and Seismology (Audio) by UCTV

Dec 10, 201400:54:10Science & Medicine

Join Neal Driscoll for an illuminating look at how Scripps scientists are working to understand and monitor earthquakes. Learn how scientists model the potential impacts of major events in Southern California. Series: "J...

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