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Earthquake predictions trigger anxiety, fear in Berkeley community
Faith Buchanan/StaffDue to recent earthquake activity and predicitons, REI has seen an increase in sales of emergency supplies.As earthquakes continue to shake Berkeley and residents become...
View Article3.2 magnitude earthquake rattles East Bay Saturday afternoon
A magnitude 3.2 earthquake shook the East Bay Saturday afternoon. The quake, which hit at 2:52 p.m., was centered in northeast Oakland and caused light shaking and no damage, according to the U.S....
View ArticleMagnitude 1.6 earthquake hits Berkeley Friday
A magnitude 1.6 earthquake hit Berkeley Friday morning. The quake was centered just south of Memorial Stadium and caused weak shaking and no damage according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Berkeley has...
View ArticleCommunity participates in worldwide earthquake-preparedness drill
Berkeley High School joined millions of people worldwide who dove under their desks and tables Thursday as part of a coordinated earthquake-preparedness drill. California was one of a dozen states and...
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Memorial Stadium renovation team wins award for press box design
Kore Chan/Senior StaffUC Berkeley’s Memorial Stadium renovation team received an award Friday for the innovative engineering and architectural design of the stadium’s new press box. The awards program,...
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UC Berkeley prepares for earthquakes by improving faults in emergency procedure
Living on the edge is a way of life for UC Berkeley’s emergency response team — it has to be, when your campus is situated directly on the edge of a fault line that scientists have called a “tectonic...
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Campanile celebrates centennial with seismically modulated performance
Jessica Gleason/StaffHundreds gathered in front of the Campanile on Tuesday to celebrate the tower’s 100th birthday, watching live performances of music and lights that harnessed real-time seismic...
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Campanile 100th Anniversary: Seismic Serenade
The Hayward Fault played the Campanile on Tuesday as hundreds gathered to celebrate the tower’s 100th birthday. The evening included live performances and a light show that harnessed real-time seismic...
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Seismologists discover Calaveras-Hayward fault link, introducing possibility...
Campus seismologists have discovered that the Hayward Fault is connected to the Calaveras Fault, meaning that an earthquake could rupture on both faults and cause a more destructive earthquake than...
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Berkeley City Council discusses possible seismic upgrades to community centers
Mitzi Perez/StaffThe Berkeley City Council began looking into possibly retrofitting six community sites at a special meeting Tuesday, after a seismic evaluation report declared the buildings unfit in...
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District 6 candidates Wengraf, Dodsworth, Gaston address fire, crime safety
District 6 candidates Wengraf, Dodsworth, Gaston address fire, crime safety Nestled in the northeast hills of the city, District 6 finds itself in a time of potential transition as its City Council...
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Berkeley homeowners can apply for seismic upgrade rebates of up to $3,000
Berkeley homeowners can apply for seismic upgrade rebates of up to $3,000 Emilia Bulfone/StaffBerkeley residents can apply until Feb. 27 for rebates of up to $3,000 to help pay for seismic upgrades to...
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Constructive criticism: Campus construction continues
Constructive criticism: Campus construction continues Heather Feibleman/StaffD odge the ramp outside Dwinelle and cover your ears; there’s a mechanical pounding sound from inside the fence around...
View ArticleBay Area long overdue for earthquake along Hayward fault, according to US...
Bay Area long overdue for earthquake along Hayward fault, according to US Geological Survey California remains one of the most earthquake-prone regions in the United States, according to a 2017 U.S....
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4.4 magnitude earthquake in Berkeley rattles Bay Area residents
4.4 magnitude earthquake in Berkeley rattles Bay Area residents Allison David/FileAllison David/FileA 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit Berkeley early Thursday morning, jolting residents awake throughout...
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Next major earthquake on the Hayward Fault could cause up to 800 fatalities
Next major earthquake on the Hayward Fault could cause up to 800 fatalities Kenneth Hudnut/CourtesyThe next major earthquake along the Hayward Fault — which runs throughout the East Bay and directly...
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UC Berkeley Seismology Lab monitoring Northern California earthquakes during...
UC Berkeley Seismology Lab monitoring Northern California earthquakes during government shutdown Amanda Ramirez/Senior StaffWith the government shutdown of the U.S. Geological Survey, or USGS, Menlo...
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6 UC Berkeley buildings found to be ‘seismically deficient’ after seismic...
6 UC Berkeley buildings found to be ‘seismically deficient’ after seismic evaluation Jazmine Solorzano/StaffIn light of a recent assessment that found six campus buildings to be seismically deficient,...
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UC Berkeley must drastically improve earthquake preparedness
UC Berkeley must drastically improve earthquake preparedness Alexander Hong/Senior StaffWhen most students walk into Moffitt Library, they’re probably stressing about an upcoming problem set or midterm...
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Seismic weaknesses concern community, campus works to address issues
Seismic weaknesses concern community, campus works to address issues Alexander Hong/Senior StaffSeismic concerns have come to the forefront of many campus community members’ minds in recent months,...
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