Tributes to Bruce Bolt

Anthony Lomax

I am deeply saddened to hear that Bruce has passed away. I send my condolences to Beverly, his family, his friends, his colleagues.

Bruce Bolt was an inspirational advisor – he certainly contributed greatly to the sense of excitement and (hope for) discovery I feel when immersed in scientific studies or confronted with new observations.

Amongst many memories of working with him, I recall how he emphasised that one should always look for anomalies in the data – that is how new discoveries are made.

And I recall him being particularly impressed that at the time of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, certain observers were prepared with accurate timepieces, pen and paper available (even while asleep), and had the clarity of mind to record the times and character of the shocks and waves.

I now live far from Berkeley; I will miss very much not having scientific, political and historical discussions with Bruce Bolt during my future visits to California.

Bruce Bolt | Tributes |

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