February 2, 2001, Hour 1: Earthquakes

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Hour One: Earthquakes

The confirmed death toll in the wake of last weekend's devastating earthquake on the west coast of India has now passed 14,000 - with estimates that it could approach 35,000 dead. The magnitude 7.5 earthquake is the second major quake of the year. Less than two weeks ago, another strong quake rocked El Salvador.

On this hour of Science Friday, we'll talk about earthquake hazards here and abroad. Plus, what did earthquake researchers learn from monitoring the recent implosion of the Seattle King Dome? We'll find out. Call in with your thoughts and comments at 1-800-989-8255, and discuss science on our Science Friday Blog

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Guests:
Mary Lou Zoback
Chief Scientist
Earthquake Hazards Program
United States Geological Survey
Menlo Park, California

Michel Bruneau
Deputy Director
Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research
State University of New York at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York

Craig Weaver
Pacific Northwest Coordinator, USGS Earthquake Program
United States Geological Survey
Seattle, Washington

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