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Portland - Earthquake Risk Analysis Report, Vol. One (1995)
2015-01-23 19:50:11| PortlandOnline
Study written in 1995 for the City of Portland. Some of the information and conclusions may or may not still be accurate. PDF Document, 5,225kbCategory: Committee Resources
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U.S. Geological Survey Increase Earthquake Risk Levels Texas
2015-01-22 06:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
National Public Radio: A seismic hazard map is essentially what it sounds like a map that shows the potential for earthquakes in certain areas. The maps give people a sense of the likelihood of earthquakes occurring, where they might occur, and how strong they might be. The maps can influence everything from public policy to building codes to insurance rates. They govern hundreds of billions of dollars in constructions and insurance cost every year, says Mark Peterson, project chief of the USGSs National Seismic...
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Portland Monthly: What Will Portland Be Like After a Massive Earthquake?
2015-01-21 16:55:12| PortlandOnline
News story posted to portlandmonthlymag.com January 19, 2015.
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Kobe Earthquake Anniversary: Before And After Photos Show The Sheer Devastation After The Quake
2015-01-17 21:37:53| IT Services - Topix.net
Twenty years ago today, on the morning of Jan. 17 1995, a powerful earthquake hit the Japanese city of Kobe, reducing much of the city and its surrounding regions to rubble. More than 6,400 people lost their lives in the disaster.
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Marking Fifth Anniversary of the Earthquake In Haiti: Progress and Hope
2015-01-13 01:11:05| Footwear - Topix.net
On this fifth anniversary of the catastrophic earthquake that hit Haiti, Deux Mains Designs and our nonprofit partner REBUILD globally mark this day with hope. Little did we know that a trip to assist with relief efforts would inspire a sustainable business that helps Haitian's After the earthquake, Haiti's unemployment rate spiked from 9.61 percent to 40.60 percent.
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