This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Community Corner

USGS April Evening Public Lecture

Catastrophic Earthquakes -- In a Crowded World 

By Thomas Holzer, USGS Research Geologist 

  • Why have there been so many catastrophic earthquakes at the beginning of the 21st century?
  • The history and future of earthquake death tolls, and the urbanization of the planet. 
  • The modern megacity, and its vulnerability to natural hazards.
We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?