The simultaneous rupture of faults did trigger a massive earthquake in the Seattle area 1,100 years ago. Geologic evidence, such as fault displacement and tsunami deposits, supports the occurrence of a significant earthquake event during that time period. Scientists have studied these geological markers to understand the history of seismic activity in the region and confirm the occurrence of such a major earthquake event around 1,100 years ago.
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