The Burnside Bridge, shown here, was built in 1926, and according to a government report would likely experience extensive damage in a quake. It is set to undergo seismic retrofitting in 2025. Credit: dog97209, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

The Burnside Bridge, shown here, was built in 1926, and according to a government report would likely experience extensive damage in a quake. It is set to undergo seismic retrofitting in 2025. Credit: dog97209, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

The Burnside Bridge, shown here, was built in 1926, and according to a government report would likely experience extensive damage in a quake. It is set to undergo seismic retrofitting in 2025. Credit: dog97209, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

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