Earthquake-triggered landslides pose significant hazard for Seattle, new study details potential damage

Tuesday, October 22, 2013 - 14:00 in Earth & Climate

A new study suggests the next big quake on the Seattle fault may cause devastating damage from landslides, greater than previously thought and beyond the areas currently defined as prone to landslides. New research offers a framework for simulating hundreds of earthquake scenarios for the Seattle area.

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