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Simulation: Earthquake Collapse of the Alaskan Way Viaduct
November 5, 2009 | Washington State Department of Transportation

“This visualization shows the collapse of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, part of Washington’s State Route 99, and adjacent seawall due to a seismic event. The simulated earthquake is similar to the 2001 Nisqually earthquake but lasts longer, is closer to Seattle, or has a slightly greater magnitude.” Quoted from the Washington State Department of Transportation release.


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