Some Observations of Geotechnical Aspects of the February 28, 2001, Nisqually Earthquake in Olympia, South Seattle, and Tacoma, Washington

Soil Liquefaction and Ground Failure

Distribution and Characteristics of Liquefaction
South of Downtown Seattle
Olympia and Tumwater
Lateral Spreading
Deschutes Parkway, Olympia
Sunset Lake, Olympia
Airports
Waterfront Structures
Port of Olympia
Port of Seattle
Buildings
South of Downtown, Seattle
US Naval Reserve Center
Photos: By the Authors