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The New Yorker

The Really Big One

The Really Big One

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    “This article was first published about a decade ago and walks us through what will happen when the Pacific Northwest is hit by the big earthquake that seems likely to come soon based on previous patterns. Its really about how humans, societies, and governments make decisions and the forces at play in those decisions.”

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  • Chris Mueller
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    “Fascinating”

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