Crossword: Cascadia Commotion #02

Location of the Cascadia subduction zone. Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency
October 4, 2024

This week’s theme: International Shakeout Day, Oct. 17.
Ashland CERT offers Fall Basic Training to prepare for such eventual disasters, starting Oct. 18..

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Next Friday’s Crossword: First Settlers
Previous crosswords in the Cascadia Commotion series: #01
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Explanations of selected entries, theme, clues, etc.: (spoilers)

17A. FAULTY LOGIC (Fallacy);
27A. QUAKE AND QUISP;
43A. NO GREAT SHAKES;
57A. FUTURE SHOCK

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