The earthquakes were too small, too deep, and way too far away to have any impact. They didn't say exactly where the quakes happened but "between Toppenish and Goldendale" means it's south of Toppenish. That city is about 30 miles from the location of the ridge cracks so more than 30 for sure. Not to mention the crack was first noticed in October - months before any earthquake.
Some woman was being interviewed tonight - not a resident - and she said "they need to close the Interstate now". Of course the stupid reporter didn't ask the woman what she'd do with four lanes of traffic for what could be weeks, months, or more.
It's been a while since I've driven the road at the base of the ridge (now closed of course) and frankly I can't remember that many houses along there.
Yikes. Yeah, Iād evacuate if I were them. Interesting they say earthquakes had nothing to do with it.
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Or at least Rattlesnake Ridge
If you read the articles listed below the video you'll get more detail.
I've had email conversations with Steve Reidel. Nick couldn't answer my question so he told me to ask Steve. š He is a local expert on our "Big Black Boring Rock", i.e. the basalt that covers much of Washington & Oregon.