Bruce Bolt 1930-2005

July 21, 2005

The faculty, staff, and students of the Berkeley Seismological Laboratory and the Departments of Earth and Planetary Science and Civil and Environmental Engineering are saddened by the loss of Professor Bruce Bolt, who passed away today after a brief illness.

Professor Bolt joined UC Berkeley in 1963 as a professor of seismology in the Department of Earth and Planetary Science and the Director of the Berkeley Seismological Laboratory (then known as the Seismographic Stations). Professor Bolt was director of the BSL for 28 years, leading the development of the Berkeley seismographic network into the age of broadband instrumentation and digital recording.

Professor Bolt leaves a rich legacy of accomplishments in seismology, engineering, and public policy.

Press releases and obituaries
- Seismologist and earthquake hazard expert Bruce Bolt dies at 75 - UC Berkeley press release
- Bruce Bolt -- earthquake expert toiled for public's safety - San Francisco Chronicle
- Earthquake expert Bruce Bolt dies at 75 - Contra Costa Times
- Bruce A. Bolt, 75; Studied Earthquakes to Improve Building Safety -- Los Angeles Times
- Earthquake Expert Bruce Bolt Dies: Earth and Planetary Science Professor Was Leading State Seismologist, Sailing Enthusiast - Daily Cal
- Bruce A. Bolt, 75, Scientist Who Improved Earthquake Safety, Dies - New York Times
Tributes to Professor Bolt
Photographs of Professor Bolt
- From the Department of Earth and Planetary Science
- Professor Bolt and helicorders

More information about Professor Bolt and his legacy will be posted here in the next few days

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