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New modeling by the University of Washington of the impacts of a major Cascadia earthquake offers a less dire picture of the aftermath of the so-called "Big One" — specifically when it comes to highway bridges.
New modeling by the University of Washington of the impacts of a major Cascadia earthquake offers a less dire picture of the aftermath of the so-called "Big One" — specifically when it comes to highway bridges.
20 years after quake, many older buildings are not reinforced Graham Johnson Damaged brick buildings in Pioneer Square are an iconic image of the 2001 Nisqually Earthquake. And it’s a reminder of what still needs to be improved, 20 years later. “People think that was the big one, at 6.8. I call it the fender-bender earthquake,” said Eric Holdeman, a consultant and former emergency management director for King County. Holdeman says local leaders aren’t doing enough to prepare older buildings to survive a truly big quake, and not fall down on people. Study after study ha...