The Really Big One

Title: The Really Big One
Description: Article about the major earthquake projected to occur on the Cascadia subduction zone and the unpreparedness of the region. Explains the region’s history of earthquakes, increased scientific understanding and seismological predictions, and the casualties, destruction, and economic collapse that may result. Highlights the danger of the discrepancy between scientific information and the region’s preparedness.
Creator: Kathryn Schulz
Date: 7/13/2015
uri: The Really Big One
Is Part Of: State of the Salish Sea
Publisher: The New Yorker

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