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The Pacific Northwest could be prepared for a major earthquake

By Hicbd
Sun Jan 31 2021 11:44 am

"Hall is one of the many residents of the Pacific Northwest reckoning with the terrifying potential of the Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake that many experts believe will strike in the next 50 years. The overdue super-quake could trigger devastating coastal tsunamis—waves up to 85 feet high—and deliver potentially massive damage to homes, highways, and water and power infrastructure."

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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-12-18/inside-a-portland-disaster-preparation-block-party
https://www.city-journal.org/html/richter-scale-16405.html
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/pacific-northwest-prepares-for-massive-earthquake

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U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Earthquakes U.S. State Government Portland Oregon (state) Washington (state) Seattle

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