Table of Contents

Preface

Part I. Introduction

Part II. Plates, Geologic Time, and Earthquakes

A Concept of Time

Plate Tectonics

Earthquake Basics

Cascadia

Earthquakes in the Juan de Fuca Plate

Earthquakes in the Crust: Closer to Home

Memories of the Future: The Uncertain Art of Earthquake Forecasting

Part III. Shaky Ground and Big Waves

Solid Rock and Bowls of Jello

Tsunami!

Part IV. Prevention and Countermeasures

Earthquake Insurance: Hazards, Perils, Risks, and Losses

Is Your Home Ready for an Earthquake?

Earthquake Design of Large Structures

The Federal Government and Earthquakes

The Role of State and Local Government

Preparing for the Next Earthquake

An Uncertain Appointment with a Restless Earth

Appendix A. Significant Historical Earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest
Appendix B. Glossary
Appendix C. Credits
Appendix D. Sources of Information and Websites
Index