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A Closer Look (Earthquake Ready) #195885

ABC Evening News for Thursday, Mar 01, 2001
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) A closer look at why Seattle did not suffer greater damage yesterday introduced.

(Seattle: Judy Muller) How Seattle was prepared for the earthquake featured; details given of how Project Impact helped homeowners and schools prepare. [University of Washington seismologist Bill STEELE - says it was a moderate, deep earthquake.] [US Geological Survey Craig WEAVER - talks about changing the ways buildings are built.] [Homeowner George GILMAN - explains how he retro-fitted his house.] [Seattle schools superintendent Joseph OLCHEFSKE - explains how the project works with non-structural items in schools like bookcases.]

(Studio: Peter Jennings) Tomorrow's segment on explorers announced.

Reporter(s):
Jennings, Peter;
Muller, Judy
Duration:
00:02:40

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