Japanese Quake Watch

To say that last night’s 8.9 earthquake in Japan was horrifying is an understatement. As news stations around the world show photos and video of the damage, the science and specifics of the quake can get lost in the mayhem. This is Japan’s largest earthquake on record, and the fifth largest in the world since […]

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Pacific NW Earthquakes

The Discovery Channel has posted a video discussing the probability of a megaquake in the Pacific Northwest within the next 50 years. This underscores the importance of being ready for such an event. This video includes the DOT’s simulation of what could happen to the Alaskan Way Viaduct in a 7.0 earthquake. That part of […]

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