Robinson Meyer's Earthquake

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First of all, Meyer addresses a magnitude-9.0 earthquake on the current coast of Oregon and WashingtonIn the article entitled, “A Major Earthquake in the Pacific Northwest looks even Likelier” by Robinson Meyer mentions how unexpected earthquakes could bring devastating consequences with little people informed or prepared. First of all, Meyer addresses a magnitude-9.0 earthquake on the current coast of Oregon and Washington. On January 26, 1700, the Pachena Bay citizens died from a flood and a tsunami crashed into the east coast of Japan 10 hours later as results from the earthquake. A similar earthquake possibly happening is a widespread theory that many are trying predict. In addition, the article discusses the research and statistics found

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