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Monday’s quake brings back memories of the ‘great one’ in 1700
Monday’s early morning earthquake rattled a few nerves and had many Islanders thinking about the 'great' rattlers that have come and gone, as well as the 'big ones' looming ...
4.5 magnitude earthquake shakes Orcas Island near Washington-Canada border
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck Monday morning near the Orcas Island in northern Washington state. The temblor occurred at about 5 a.m. and was centered near the Washington-Canada border, about 18 ...
Does a series of small earthquakes mean the ‘big one’ is more likely? We asked WA experts
A string of earthquakes has hit Washington in recent weeks. Are they connected, and do they tell us anything about the odds ...
These are the most earthquake-prone cities in the world
Jakarta is one of the largest cities in the world and one of the most earthquake-prone. It is located within the Pacific Ring ...
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Does a series of small earthquakes mean the ‘big one’ is more likely? We asked WA experts
The Cascadia Subduction Zone ... s frictional strength is exceeded and the rocks slip past each other in a “megathrust” earthquake. Washington Geologic Survey Another common misconception ...