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Your garage or basement could help UW scientists study earthquakes
The University of Washington is looking for volunteers with garages and basements across Puget Sound to help scientists study earthquakes.
Jun 12, 20192 min read


Seattle..would lose all water pressure within 24 hours of catastrophic earthquake...
A new seismic analysis shows Seattle area residents could be without water for one to two months after a big quake, but SPU is keeping...
Feb 20, 20193 min read


Lack of seismic gas shutoff valves
Understanding the Hazard By FM Global Housing flammable gas and/or ignitable liquid inside a building located in an active earthquake...
Feb 20, 20195 min read


What Went Wrong With Indonesia’s Tsunami Early Warning System
NY Times | By ANJALI SINGHVI, BEDEL SAGET and JASMINE C. LEE | OCT. 2, 2018 In the aftermath of the Friday earthquake and ensuing tsunami...
Oct 26, 20181 min read


2017 earthquake off Mexico broke through an entire tectonic plate
Magnitude 8.2 in Mexico involved more fault movement than thought possible. SCOTT K. JOHNSON - 10/4/2018, 7:50 AM September 2017 saw a...
Oct 19, 20183 min read
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