Your news piece was timely. But if we see that big quake, most likely Washington State will be in worse shape. Recent comments by seismologists, volcanologists, and oceanographers concerning a large quake on that major fault line and/or a big volcanic eruption would be something out of Biblical times. Take a look at the Washington State coastline, topography, and commercial/industrial/defense installations. Mount Rainier or Mount Baker could kill millions alone. I’d say a large event is overdue, and there are danger signs. Most of the population is in denial of the danger.
Manley Fox
Redondo Beach, Calif.
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