The Floodgates

Focusing on environmental and geological concerns, the book addresses the ongoing debates surrounding the Hanford Nuclear repository's potential radioactive leaks and their risks to the Columbia River. It also highlights a 2013 report by the Oregon Seismic Safety Policy Advisory Commission, which warned of a significant earthquake threat from the Cascadian Subduction Zone, part of the Pacific Rim of Fire. These critical issues raise questions about the safety and future of the Columbia Basin and its surrounding areas.