Ellie Goulet who lives close to the area sent in information that her family was one of the lucky ones suffering mostly broken lamps and glass. Buildings sustained damage of mostly minor cracks and broken glass. In recent years, millions of dollars have been spent to remodel schools, buildings and highways to protect against earthquakes. It could run into the billions of dollars, quite frankly. Considering the 6.8 Seattle earthquake two days ago, residents were lucky - this time.
Scientists see a big wave in their future.
The model shows what happens to water surrounding land following a magnitude-7.6 quake on the Seattle Fault, which runs beneath the city. After an earthquake, harbors and around the coast line can appear to be sucked dry of water. Initially you may not sense anything is happening. Within only a couple of minute, this can change dramatically. The Seattle Fault line is only one of many active faults, and this one runs directly under the city.