Would a Major Earthquake Sink Portland or Seattle in Liquefied Soil?
April 13, 2012
PBS Newshour just did a special segment about the risk to northwesterners of liquidification during quake tremblers. Thanks to Jill for noticing this. Read the transcript and see the video on their site here:
Sound Shake Facilitating Earthquake Preparedness-- A Workplace Guide
April 13, 2012
Click the following link to download a guide for facilitating earthquake preparedness at your workplace. Identify your organizational risks and hazards and develop an emergency plan.
Statewide "Drop, Cover and Hold" Earthquake Drill April 25 at 9--45 am
April 13, 2012
Earthquakes are one of the greatest natural hazards for Washington residents. Practicing what you should do when the ground begins to shake is an important part of being prepared.
Independent Earthquakes and New Maximums for Strike-Slip Quakes
April 13, 2012
With all the recent earthquakes around the ring of fire it isn’t too surprising we want to connect these occurrences as having some pattern. But we shouldn’t, according to Lucile Jones, Science Advisor for Risk Reduction at the USGS, in an interview with ABC News.