Erin Wirth of the USGS and the M9 Project, addressing the Pacific Northwest Earthquake Forum event

USGS and M9 Project seismologist Erin Wirth shows one of 50 simulations the M9 Project created showing the possible impact of a Cascadia Subduction Zone magnitude 9 earthquake. The impact is greater in this scenario in Crescent City than it is in Portland and Seattle due to Crescent City being closer to the subduction zone. Video courtesy Pacific Northwest Seismic Network

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