Cascadia subduction zone earthquakes : a magnitude 9.0 earthquake scenario / CREW.

Summary: M9.0 earthquake scenario -- Cascadia and earthquakes -- Sumatra earthquake, 2004 -- Alaska earthquake and tsunami, 1964 -- Scenario M9.0 earthquake -- What next?

"This report is the result of many years of research, discussion, and debate. It is based on computer modeling funded by CREW and on other research about earthquakes in the region. We are providing the information in this report to help government agencies, businesses, and families understand the potential effects of a subduction earthquake. It is only a general assessment of how we might fare in a M9.0 earthquake. Because there are so many variables in earthquakes, the actual event will undoubtedly be different than the damage illustrated in these pages. Statements made in the text are for general planning purposes only. But the information here can be used to help our region set priorities among the many steps we can take to make us safer." -- inside front cover.