The Nevada Seismological Laboratory, part of the College of Science, is nationally and internationally recognized for its studies of the probabilities of future earthquakes as well as the deformation, history and effects of past quakes.
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Experts help Nevadans understand/prepare for quakes
“The earthquake sequence in west Reno is not a scientific surprise, and a large earthquake there would not be a scientific surprise. People need to be prepared,” said John Anderson, director of the Nevada Seismological Laboratory at the University, at a briefing conducted on campus April 29 with Nevada Gov. more...
Renowned physicist to deliver STARS lecture, April 29
Geoffrey West, named in 2006 as one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World, to deliver keynote address for College of Science’s STARS (Science and Research Seminar) event on April 29. more...