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California Tsunamis: Past and Future
TOPIC:
Have you ever thought what a Tsunami would look like on the Central Coast? Over the course of the last 200 years, there are records of tsunami\’s hitting the Central Coast area in 1812, 1878, 1907 and 1913. The reports of these historic tsunamis represent wave elevations significantly higher than the 1964 Alaska earthquake tsunami; which is typically used for emergency planning for tsunami inundation in California. If we believe that “a bigger earthquake and a more destructive tsunami than the 1964 event are possible in the future” it is critical that we do emergency planning for Central Coast tsunamis and anticipate potential tsunami waves in the 50 to 100 feet elevation range. This month our members will have an opportunity to gain insight into the history of tsunami\’s on the Central Coast as well as understand the significance of emergency planning for the future.
About the Presenter: Mr. Blanck has 30 years\’ work experience in geophysics, engineering geology, hydrogeology, environmental cleanup and assessment and disaster preparedness and response. He is the former Riverside County and San Bernardino County Geologist, and has all California geologic licenses. Mr. Blanck is also a California Registered Environmental Assessor and OES licensed disaster service worker trainer.
LOCATION:
Madonna Inn Resort & Spa
100 Madonna Road
San Luis Obispo, CA
DATE & TIME:
Thursday, August 19th
12:00 pm (Noon)
MENU:
Food will be your choice of tender slices of roast sirloin of beef (served with whipped potatoes and vegetables, served au jus), a generous portion of fresh boneless chicken breast (stuffed with our special wild rice dressing, served with whipped potatoes, vegetables, and presented with a light Vermouth sauce), or vegetarian pasta with meatless marinara sauce. Entrees are served with green salad, homemade dinner rolls, along with coffee, iced tea, or milk. All choices come with a Black Forrest cake from the bakery.
RESERVATIONS:
Please sign up by 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 13th, at the Branch web site (www.ASCESLO.org). Please attend the luncheon if you sign-up – some restaurants will charge the Branch for every seat we reserve, regardless of the actual attendance. If you have specific dietary restrictions or have questions, please contact Liz Moody at (805) 704 7912 or by email at LizM@cannoncorp.us. The cost is $20 for members or guests and $10 for student members.
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ASCE Student Chapter
The ASCE Student Chapter DOMINATES at the National Concrete Canoe Competition
1st Place: Best Oral Presentation
1st Place: Best Final Product
1st Place: Men’s Slalom/Endurance Race
1st Place: Men’s Sprint Race
1st Place: Co-ed Sprint Race
2nd Place: Women’s Slalom/Endurance Race
2nd Place; Women’s Sprint Race
2nd Place: Best Design Paper
YMF CORNER
Beach Volleyball Anyone?
SLO Branch Stimulus Package
Beach, BBQ, sun, fellow YMF groups, beach volleyball, and fundraising. What more could we ask for? Santa Barbara YMF has invited all LA Section YMF groups to participate in their upcoming beach volleyball tournament. It’s time for SLO to show So Cal our skills on the beach volleyball courts, and to have some fun!
What? Beach Volleyball Tournament & BBQ
What? Saturday, August 14th (details available for anyone interested)
Where?East Beach Santa Barbara (details available for anyone interested)
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