Tributes to Bruce Bolt

William A. Fraser: Dr. Bruce Bolt joined the California Department of Water Resources Consulting Board for Earthquake Analysis in 1968 and served continually on this Board until his death. Initially he advised on seismologic issue related to the State Water Project but in recent years he worked primarily with the Division of Safety of Dams. Over the past 15 years I have had the opportunity to work with Dr. Bolt in many meetings of this Board. Simply said, his advice and guidance on seismologic issues has made California a much safer place to live. He served as role model to me, and I suspect many other earth scientists, in his ability to effectively interact with the engineering community. I am deeply grateful for the time he generously spent over the years in helping us developing our seismic hazard analysis program. I will miss Dr. Bolt as will the entire staff at Division of Safety of Dams. Dr. Bruce Bolt joined the California Department of Water Resources Consulting Board for Earthquake Analysis in 1968 and served continually on this Board until his death. Initially he advised on seismologic issue related to the State Water Project but in recent years he worked primarily with the Division of Safety of Dams. Over the past 15 years I have had the opportunity to work with Dr. Bolt in many meetings of this Board. Simply said, his advice and guidance on seismologic issues has made California a much safer place to live. He served as role model to me, and I suspect many other earth scientists, in his ability to effectively interact with the engineering community. I am deeply grateful for the time he generously spent over the years in helping us developing our seismic hazard analysis program. I will miss Dr. Bolt as will the entire staff at Division of Safety of Dams.

Bruce Bolt | Tributes |

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