How a seismic event lasting only a minute can necessitate years of repair




Federal Drive with Tom Temin show

Summary: It didn't last long. But millions and millions of people in the eastern part of the country felt an earthquake that originated in Virginia. The magnitude 5.8 quake occurred 10 years ago today, and yet damage in some places is still under repair. For perspective, we turn to a research geophysicist at the U.S. Geological Survey, Thomas Pratt. He talked with Tom Temin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices