Many residents in Irvine live in what is known as the Wildland/Urban Interface (WUI). The WUI is the area where structures and other human developments meet or intermingle with undeveloped wildland or areas with heavy vegetation.
Each year, many homes across the United States have been lost to WUI fires. Most fires are caused by lightning, but some are also caused by human activity in the WUI.
An earthquake is caused by a sudden slipping or movement of a portion of the earth’s outer layer, called the crust. This sudden movement occurs along faults, or breaks in the earth’s crust along which blocks of earth move when built-up strain is released. The release of tension can cause the ground to shake violently, resulting in damage to buildings, roads, and utility systems over a wide area. Earthquakes can occur at anytime of the day or year with no warning.
Join Backhausdance for a lecture and demonstration inspired by Coordinates. Backhausdance, Orange County’s award-winning contemporary dance company, has performed extensively around the world. Free admission; no registration required.
The Orange County Great Park is located off I-5 or I-405 at Sand Canyon and Marine Way in Irvine. The Great Park Gallery is open noon–4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, call 949-724-6880.
Enrich your health and wellness by accessing educational resources at the City's Healthy Living Expo. This outdoor event will feature a wide variety of exhibitors offering information and services for individuals and families of all ages. Enjoy access to City of Irvine resources, health screenings, fitness demonstrations, educational presentations—including topics like fraud prevention and internet safety—and more. Admission and parking are free.
Using both classic and experimental techniques, groundbreaking surf photographer Tom Carey has captured some of the world’s finest surfers at the most iconic beaches. His travels have taken him to over 12 different countries including Fiji, Peru, Ecuador, South Africa, Morocco, Canada, France, Portugal and Ireland.
Using both classic and experimental techniques, groundbreaking surf photographer Tom Carey has captured some of the world’s finest surfers at the most iconic beaches. His travels have taken him to over 12 different countries including Fiji, Peru, Ecuador, South Africa, Morocco, Canada, France, Portugal and Ireland.
Using both classic and experimental techniques, groundbreaking surf photographer Tom Carey has captured some of the world’s finest surfers at the most iconic beaches. His travels have taken him to over 12 different countries including Fiji, Peru, Ecuador, South Africa, Morocco, Canada, France, Portugal and Ireland.