History Pub - Seismic History of Northwest Washington: When Will the Big One Hit?
Schedule
Tue, 25 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
McMenamins Anderson School | Bothell, WA
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McMenamins and Bothell Historical Society present History Pub
Seismic History of Northwest Washington: When Will the Big One Hit?
Presented by Mouse Reusch
McMenamins Anderson School
Haynes’ Hall
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
7pm/doors 6pm
$5
All ages welcome
Earthquakes have always been a part of the history of northwest Washington, yet many residents today are unaware of the past and the significant risk that exists in our region. From coastal megaquakes that result in tsunamis and massive land subsidence to events that reshape the land or collapse parts of Pioneer Square in Seattle, residents can expect to experience an earthquake of one sort or another during their lifetime. Seismologist Mouse Reusch reviews the seismic history of the region, including which historical records give us that information, and considers what goes into estimating the chances for the next “Big One” to hit.
Mouse Reusch is a seismologist at the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN) at the University of Washington. In her PhD work at Penn State, she installed seismic stations in faraway lands: Reusch has worked in Africa, Antarctica, Asia, South America, and various US states. Currently, she is a project manager at PNSN and is working on locating, permitting, and installing nearly 300 new seismic stations in Washington for the ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning program.
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