Lucy Jones
Coverage of Lucy Jones in the Nexus archive.
- Barger Motion Turns to Pasadena’s Lucy Jones for County Earthquake Review
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger introduced a motion to review earthquake preparedness by engaging Dr. Lucy Jones, along with experts from Caltech and UCLA. The motion aims to assess readiness for the next major earthquake.
- Fault that produced Venezuelan earthquakes is similar to San Andreas fault, Dr. Lucy Jones says
The recent earthquakes in Venezuela are compared to Southern California's San Andreas Fault, with seismologists warning about potential risks. Dr. Lucy Jones notes similarities between the fault systems.
- Rural area in Northern California jolted by its biggest quake since 1940
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck a rural area of Northern California near Willits, causing injuries, power outages for over 6,000 residents, and minor structural damage. The quake, the region's strongest since 1940, was felt in Fort Bragg and triggered aftershocks. Officials reported no immediate major damage, and a restaurant in Calpella experienced disrupted operations.
- Rural area in Northern California jolted by its biggest quake since 1940, but no damage reported
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck a rural area of Northern California near Willits, the region's strongest quake since 1940, causing mild shaking and minor damage like fallen objects but no injuries or major structural harm. Aftershocks are expected, though they are likely to remain low in magnitude.
- Lucy Jones
Lucy Jones, a well-known seismologist, emphasizes the necessity for the United States to reassess its social commitment to science.