Monthly Archives - September 2011
September 2011 Archives
High-frequency radar could predict future disaster
Science & TechnologySeptember 6, 2011
The devastation caused by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan may be avoided in the future with high-frequency radars that track the deadly waves, says a new report. The tsunami swept away cars, ships and buildings as it made its way to the Japanese shore after the 8.9 magnitude earthquake northeast of Tokyo.
Column: Shaking coasts
Science & TechnologySeptember 6, 2011
To many Californians, the magnitude 5.8 earthquake that shook the East Coast on Aug. 23 probably didn’t sound that impressive. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), California experiences an average of one earthquake above magnitude 5.0 every year, while Virginia experiences an earthquake of the same magnitude about every hundred years.
Alumni travel the world with Aggie Adventures
FeaturesSeptember 6, 2011
As one of the many benefits of membership in the California Aggie Alumni Association (CAAA), UC Davis graduates have the opportunity to travel the globe with pre-planned itineraries in the company of their fellow Aggies.
Aggies blank Hornets
SportsSeptember 6, 2011
The Aggies won both of their games in an impressive fashion this week, putting their overall record to 3-1. Their first win was Sunday’s afternoon game against rival Sacramento State. The team worked hard to keep that momentum going and seven days later the San Jose State Spartans fell victim to the Aggie offense in a decisive 5-2 UC Davis victory.
Aggie Daily Calendar
FeaturesSeptember 6, 2011
Shared Service Center Town Hall Meeting; 2nd Friday ArtAbout; The Great California Paint Out.
