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Earthquake Engineering Research Facility

EERF is a unique and purpose-built lab where internationally renowned UBC researchers study the behaviour of structures during earthquakes

Preparing for the Big One: UBC research lab to shake, rattle and roll

UBC’s Earthquake Engineering Research Facility (EERF) will shake, rattle and roll for the public this International ShakeOut Day.

Oct 19, 2021

On alert for the Big One

On alert for the Big One

Placing earthquake sensors in 50 schools is step one of a UBC engineer’s vision for a life-saving warning network.

Sep 10, 2014 - by Heather Amos

Get ready for the Big One

Get ready for the Big One

As the province gets ready to ShakeOut on Oct. 17, applied science prof Carlos Ventura discusses the risk of earthquakes in B.C.

Oct 15, 2013

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