Partnerships
Humboldt Geology maintains partnerships with local and regional public agencies through long-lasting research collaborations. In addition, there is a strong record of these agencies hiring Humboldt Geology graduates.
Students gain real world experience working with these groups, and make connections that go beyond their college experience. The work also provides valuable information to academics, the media, and the public about safety, preparedness, and more.
Here is a list of resources and groups you can learn from and work with during your time at Humboldt.
Humboldt Earthquake Hotline (707) 826-6020
Cal Poly Humboldt maintains an up-to-date phone hotline for earthquake activity. Call to learn about the location and magnitude of recent events.
Living On Shaky Ground
An Humboldt program that provides residents of the North Coast with preparedness advice for living in earthquake and tsunami country
Redwood Coast Tsunami Work Group
An interagency group that works to reduce earthquake and tsunami hazards
USGS
The United States Geological Survey is an important partner with Humboldt, and works regularly with students faculty and staff.
Tsunami Warning System
Humboldt works with these National Weather Service centers that monitor and study the Pacific Ocean and issue bulletins and warnings about tsunamis
California Geological Survey
The California Geological Survey is an important partner with Humboldt, and works regularly with students faculty and staff.
Earthjay.com
Humboldt Lecturer Jay Patton’s blog has provided detailed information about earthquakes and other geologic events for years
Cascades and Hawaiian Volcano Observatories
These USGS observatories monitor and research active volcanoes and work with Humboldt
volcanoes.usgs.gov/observatories/cvo
volcanoes.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo
California Shakeout
Humboldt is a participant in this annual statewide preparedness drill
National Weather Service Eureka office
Woodley Island, located on Humboldt Bay, is home to the local NWS and NOAA offices, which work frequently with Humboldt
