Visit one of the epicenters of earthquake research in Southern California, the Caltech Seismological Laboratory. A member of the Southern California Earthquake Center, a research consortium made up of over 60 institutions worldwide, Caltech is doing cutting edge research in earthquake early warning and use of supercomputers to simulate seismic events such as the Great California ShakeOut. We will visit the Seismo Lab Media Center and you will learn about how information is distributed after an earthquake. Field course participants will receive a special Shaking Out in Southern California resource packet filled with information about earthquakes, a field guide, an Earthquake Country Los Angeles DVD, and many other surprises. Give-aways valued at over $50. Lunch provided. Fee: $50