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Brandywine professor explains earthquake dynamics

Friday’s earthquake that was centered in New Jersey registered on Penn State Brandywine’s seismometer and brought news media inquiries to Distinguished Professor of Earth Sciences Laura Guertin. As part of her interview with 6abc/Action News reporter John Paul, she explained how the East Coast was once an active plate margin back in geologic time. Credit: Bill Tyson / Penn State. Creative Commons

MEDIA, Pa. — Friday’s earthquake that was centered in New Jersey registered on Penn State Brandywine’s seismometer and brought news media inquiries to Distinguished Professor of Earth Sciences Laura Guertin. As part of her interview with 6abc/Action News reporter John Paul, she explained how the East Coast was once an active plate margin back in geologic time.

Last Updated April 7, 2024