The April 2010 M7.2 Baja California Earthquake - Observations and Implications for Southern California

Explore the complex aftermath and scientific implications of the April 2010 magnitude 7.2 earthquake that struck near the California-Mexico border in this 53-minute press conference from the AGU 2010 Fall Meeting. Delve into the observations and analyses conducted by experts from NASA, the U.S. Geological Survey, California Geological Survey, and the Center for Scientific Research and Higher Education at Ensenada. Discover how this seismic event, the largest in the region in nearly 120 years, provided unique insights into earthquake processes along the Pacific/North American tectonic plate boundary. Learn about the application of new remote sensing and image analysis techniques that revealed surprising findings and aided field geologists in mapping the rupture. Examine the potential increased risk for additional large earthquakes throughout Southern California as a result of this event. Gain valuable knowledge from presentations by geophysicist Eric Fielding, geology professor John Fletcher, software engineer Jay Parker, and geologist Jerry Treiman as they share their expertise on this significant geological occurrence.

The April 2010 M7.2 Baja, Calif. Quake: Observations and Implications for Southern California