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Crosscurrents

Crosscurrents is our award-winning radio news magazine, broadcasting Mondays through Thursdays at 11 a.m. on 91.7 FM. We make joyful, informative stories that engage people across the economic, social, and cultural divides in our community. Listen to full episodes at kalw.org/crosscurrents

Oakland's seductive seismology

KALW | By Angie Coiro

Published December 12, 2024 at 6:00 AM PST

This interview aired in the December 12, 2024 episode of Crosscurrents.

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Today on Book It: The surprisingly seductive saga of Oakland’s seismology. Geologist Andrew Alden talks about his book, “Deep Oakland: How Geology Shaped a City.” It's a review of Oakland’s landscape, rocks, and soils, wrapped in wonderful stories that can only come from loving your subject.