Simulation 2, Worse for Seattle (VIDEO)

University of Washington

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This is a simulated ground motions and seismometer readings in four cities for the scenario that generated the most shaking in Seattle. In this scenario the hypocenter was far away, but the rupture spread inland and up the coast, causing waves to pile up toward Seattle.

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Nasser Marafi/University of Washington

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