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Railroad Earthquake Early Warnings

  • Tualatin Historical Society 8700 SW Sweek (for mail send to PO Box 1055) Tualatin United States (map)

Early Earthquake Warning Systems and the Cascadia Subduction Zone - How Union Pacific RR Assisted in the Development of Early Earthquake Warning Systems

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Bill Burgel, with a background in both geology and the railroad industry, will present a fascinating story of the development of an Early Earthquake Warning (EEW) system, which will give you precious seconds to ready yourself and your loved ones in the event we should be struck by a Subduction Zone Earthquake.  Find out the benefits of this system and more during this 45-minute talk that could save your life!

 

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September 5

Heritage Evening 2025