James O. Berkland (1930–2016) was an American geologist known for his controversial claims of earthquake prediction. He predicted events like the 1989 Loma Prieta and 1994 Northridge earthquakes and proposed that certain individuals could be sensitive to earthquakes. Despite being featured as 'The Man Who Predicts Earthquakes' in a 2006 book, his methods lacked scientific validation and peer-review publication. His theories involved various factors such as tides and animal behavior, but his predictions have drawn skepticism from the scientific community, with some dismissing him as a crank.
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Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (8:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Jim
Short form of James, meaning 'supplanter' or 'he who takes the place of another'
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Jim Berkland belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Glendale
Educated At: San José State University | University of California, Berkeley
Occupation: geologist
Employers: San José State University
Awards Received: Fellow of the Geological Society of America
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Ephemeris for July 31, 1930
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 31, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 31, 2025 |
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| Sun | 7 Leo 51 | 8 Leo 51 | 10 Scorpio 41 |
| Moon | 29 Libra 28 | 1 Scorpio 20 | 10 Aries 29 |
| Mercury | 24 Leo 26 | 9 Leo 7 | 8 Scorpio 39 |
| Venus | 19 Virgo 40 | 0 Cancer 46 | 7 Sagittarius 19 |
| Mars | 11 Gemini 55 | 26 Virgo 12 | 6 Leo 21 |
| Jupiter | 7 Cancer 38 | 11 Cancer 41 | 20 Cancer 18 |
| Saturn | 6 Capricorn 48 | 1 Aries 31 | 7 Capricorn 53 |
| Uranus | 15 Aries 19 | 0 Gemini 56 | 12 Aries 18 |
| Neptune | 2 Virgo 22 | 1 Aries 58 | 5 Virgo 27 |
| Pluto | 19 Cancer 40 | 2 Aquarius 25 | 20 Cancer 51 |
| Rahu | 27 Aries 43 | 20 Pisces 16 | 22 Aries 41 |
| Ketu | 27 Libra 43 | 20 Virgo 16 | 22 Libra 41 |
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