Earthquake research center to prep PNW for disaster | Northwest

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Major earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest are fairly uncommon, yet a significant threat looms: "The Big One" is an anticipated earthquake of magnitude 8 or higher.

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