But it goes beyond being a publicity stunt. Recent seismic events of the Pacific Coast have many experts believing we're going to get a 'big one' in the next few years or decades.
A state official has raised eyebrows recently by saying a major quake offshore in the Pacific Ocean could make virtually everything West of I-5 'toast.'
A new report released this week by the Department of Energy's Inspector General claims Hanford needs to address storage of radioactive pods due to earthquake dangers.
TOKYO -- A powerful tsunami spawned by the largest earthquake in Japan's recorded history slammed the eastern coast Friday, sweeping away boats, cars, homes and people as widespread fires burned out of control. Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency says at least 29 people have died in the quake and tsunami that hit the north.