Many Texans don’t realize that within the past century, there have been more than 100 earthquakes in our state that have been large enough to be felt. Five of these earthquakes have had magnitudes between 5 and 6, making them large enough to be felt over a wide area and produce significant damage. While Texas has many fault lines, Helge Alsleben, associate professor of geology at TCU, explains why our earthquake hazard is small in comparison to other states and how seismic activity is monitored.
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From Actuarial Science to Olympic Sand: Alumna Shines in Beach Volleyball
July 24, 2024
Actuarial Science alumna Daniela Alvarez ‘23 represents Team Spain in beach volleyball at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.