Researcher Discusses The Earthquake That Could Destroy Seattle Wednesday, July 22, 2015 | Sacramento, CA Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. oregonstateuniversity / Flickr In a recent New Yorker article, Dr. Chris Goldfinger’s research revealed the potential devastation along a west coast fault line that could drastically alter the Pacific Northwest. We’ll talk with Dr. Goldfinger about his findings. Active Tectonics And Seafloor Mapping Lab