Seattle officials have identified more than 1,100 buildings that could collapse or suffer major damage if a powerful earthquake hits the city. Many of the vulnerable structures are schools and historic buildings made of unreinforced brick or concrete—materials known to crumble in seismic events. With only a handful retrofitted so far, experts are raising urgent concerns as the region marks the 60th anniversary of a deadly 1965 quake and braces for the next big one.
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