Alaskan Way Viaduct - Earthquake Simulation

This visualization shows the collapse of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, part of Washingtons State Route 99, and adjacent seawall due to a seismic event. The simulated earthquake is similar to the 2001 Nisqually earthquake but lasts longer, is closer to Seattle, or has a slightly greater magnitude.

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YouTube | October 23, 2009

Tags:. .earthquake. .nisqually. .seawall. .magnitude. .seismic