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Sorensen, Eric.

Amazing Quake: No Deaths, Few Serious Injuries in 6.8 Roller. / Eric Sorensen. - The Seattle Times, 2001. U.S. News & World Report (Syndicate, 2001. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Article 4. Science, 1522-3264; .

This MARC record contains two articles. Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Originally Published: Amazing Quake: No Deaths, Few Serious Injuries in 6.8 Roller, March 1, 2001; pp. A1+. Originally Published: The Jolt That Wasn't from a Cup of Joe, March 12, 2001; pp. 36-37.

AMAZING QUAKE -- "The biggest earthquake in this state in more than half a century rolled like a thundering herd across Western Washington yesterday [Feb. 28, 2001], shaking buildings, shattering windows, rattling nerves and causing an estimated $1 billion in damage." (THE SEATTLE TIMES) This article explores the effects of a magnitude-6.8 earthquake that roared through Washington state and examines the geologic causes of the quake. THE JOLT THAT WASN'T FROM A CUP OF JOE -- "An earthquake. A riot. A potential drought threatening browouts. The West Coast turned upside down last week, with Seattle suddenly catching a series of California-style plagues." (U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT) This article relays some of the effects of the magnitude-6.8 tremor that shook the Seattle area on February 28, 2001.

1522-3264;


Buildings--Earthquake effects.
Earthquake intensity.
Earthquakes.
Juan de Fuca plate.
Subduction zones.


Seattle (Washington)

AC1.S5

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