Join Natural Resources Canada’s Seismologist, Alison Bird for the screening of the Hollywood movie San Andreas on October 20, at 7:00 p.m.

On October 20, 2022, participate in the annual Great BC ShakeOut and join Natural Resources Canada Seismologist, Alison Bird for the screening of the Hollywood movie San Andreas on October 20, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.

Alison will be providing live scientific commentary throughout the screening of the film, using it as a discussion piece— comparing the inaccuracy of Hollywood depictions of earthquakes with realistic seismic impacts.

Alison Bird has been working as an Earthquake Seismologist with Natural Resources Canada since 2000. For 20 years, she analyzed and researched western Canada’s earthquakes and visited Haida Gwaii as part of a response team after the 2012 magnitude 7.8 earthquake. In recent years, Alison was part of a team developing a comprehensive risk assessment for Canada. Alison routinely responds in the wake of significant events (having given roughly 900 interviews).

Arrive early to secure some snacks and learn about personal emergency preparedness. This event is free and open to the public.

Registration: Free registration is available through Eventbrite. Register here.

Movie: San Andreas (PG13)

Date: October 20, 2022

Time: 7:00-9:15 p.m.

Location: Forest Sciences Centre (FSC), Room 1005 [map]

Accessibility: Front of room and backstage area can be accessed via a nearby elevator. For additional accessibility concerns, please email ready.ubc@ubc.ca.

Parking: Paid parking is available in B4 Lot – 6365 Agronomy Rd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4.

Additional parking can be found in C2 Lot and Thunderbird Parkade. Find more parking

We all have a role in protecting ourselves and making our campus safe. To learn more about the risks in our community and what UBC is doing to plan ahead, as well as tips on what to do when an earthquake strikes, visit https://ready.ubc.ca/get-ready-to-shakeout/