PRESS RELEASE - April 21, 2004

NBC miniseries "10.5"? - It's full of errors and that makes it GOOFY!

Earthquake Hazards on the West Coast? - Yes, absolutely!

Yes, the miniseries is *very* silly! But big earthquakes *can* be devastating, and every community on the west coast is likely to be affected sooner or later. Earthquake science is evolving rapidly, using new technologies and improving earthquake forecasts - but precise predictions may be impossible.

About the miniseries:

  •      UW Press Release      The AP story      The LA Times story
    Quick Links
  • Cascadia, the Hidden Fire Video - May 2&3 at 7-8:30 PM - Comcast 22
  • Earthquake Simulator Magnitude 10.5 - is it possible?
  • Earthquake Hazards in Washington & Oregon
  • PNSN Preparedness Links
  • Getting Prepared - Local Links:    WA    OR    BC
  • Living with Earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest - A new book!

    • Earthquake predictions and forecasts:

  • Southern California Earthquake Prediction - Big quake predicted before Sept. 5, 2004, by Prof. Keilis-Borok
  • The Parkfield CA earthquake prediction - Didn't work out as planned!
  • PNSN Infosheet on Earthquake Prediction - Background & overview
  • Nature Debates - Is the reliable prediction of individual earthquakes a realistic scientific goal?
  • Earthquake Forecasting - From the US Geological Survey