The silence since the 4.3-magnitude earthquake in Aromas July 2
means smaller, successive
”
micro earthquakes
”
haven’t released pressure that could erupt this week in the form
of a single tectonic rumble measuring 4.5 or greater, according to
earthquake researcher Luke Thomas.
Gilroy – The silence since the 4.3-magnitude earthquake in Aromas July 2 means smaller, successive “micro earthquakes” haven’t released pressure that could erupt this week in the form of a single tectonic rumble measuring 4.5 or greater, according to earthquake researcher Luke Thomas.
The Florida-based former meteorologist is warning on his website, QuakePrediction.com, that Morgan Hill, Hollister, and Gilroy are due for a shaking in the next five days since it’s been nearly two months since July 2. Areas in the northwest and extreme south of California should see activity this week, as well, Thomas said.
“Gilroy is a very sensitive area because pressure builds up quickly. Since July 2, the pressure’s building up again because there haven’t been the normal amount of micro earthquakes in your area,” Thomas said, referring to gentle jolts measuring 2.0 or less.
Thomas said he accurately labeled the South Valley area “high-risk” in his June 29 forecast that preceded the July 2 tremble.
“Have a great Monday and Tuesday,” Thomas says in the Aug. 20 video on his website, “and we’ll talk to you Wednesday.”
Nominations Open for Gav Awards
Gilroy – Do you know of an individual, business, or organization that goes “above and beyond” to make the community a better place?
Nominations are now open for the Gavilan College 2007 Community Spirit Awards. Since 1999, Gavilan College has presented Community Spirit Awards to honor the individuals, businesses and organizations that add to the quality of life in our communities in big and small ways. (Gavilan College staff, faculty, trustees and administrators are not eligible for this award.) Nomination forms are available online at http://www.gavilan.edu/pio/Community_Spirit_Awards.html. Nominations are due Sept. 1, 2007.
Details: 848-4724
Enjoy a Hike, Help Prevent Suicide
Monterey – Support Suicide Prevention of the Central Coast by joining in the innaugural Coastal Trail Walk at 9am Saturday, Sept. 15 at Window on the Bay Park in Monterey.
Details: www.coastaltrailwalk.org or call 1-877-311-WALK
Release Your Inner Writer with GWP
Gilroy – The Gilroy Writing Project features three upcoming events:
– 2pm, Sept. 15 – Louise Ure, whose debut mystery, “Forcing Amaryllis,” won the Shamus award for Best First Novel. Her next book,”The Fault Tree” comes out Jan. 8.
– 2pm, Oct. 20 – Linda Joy Myers, whose books “Don’t Call Me Mother: Breaking the Chain of Mother-Daughter Abandonment,” and “Becoming Whole: Writing Your Healing Story,” will help explore personal history and begin a spiritual autobiography.
– 2pm, Nov. 17 – Matilda Butler will offer tips on developing your personal memoir, then scrapbook your writing and photos into a beautiful family keepsake.
All GWP programs are free and designed for an adult audience.
Details: Catherine Alexander at 842-8207, or www.santaclaracountylib.org/gilroy/GIwriting.html.
