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Archive Home > 2001 > March > 01 > Damage risk low in High Desert

Damage risk low in High Desert

By Anne Aurand / The Bulletin
March 1, 2001

The High Desert is no stranger to earthquakes.

But, records from recent years show most Central Oregon temblors are too gentle to crumble buildings or knock down pedestrians.

Serious risk of damaging earthquakes is unlikely, experts say.

Central Oregon sits on a solid foundation of lava bedrock....

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