The Big One: Fact & Fiction – May 16

Scientists know, as well as we know the sun will rise tomorrow, that California will experience another large earthquake. But what details do we have? What will this earthquake be like? How accurate is the portrayal we see on television? Earth & planetary scientist William Hawley will answer these questions — and more — in a moving dive into the world of seismology.

William Hawley is a seismologist and advanced PhD candidate in UC Berkeley's Department of Earth & Planetary Science. He is also a Wonderfest "Science Envoy," a compelling and well-trained science communicator.

William B. Hawley