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Published online 13 July 2005 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news050711-7
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Spirit tales reveal ancient landslides
North American folklore points to dangers for Seattle.
A study of Native American tales of a two-headed serpent spirit has hinted at the potential impact of a fault that lies directly beneath Seattle.
Researchers have been studying stories from the Salish people of the North American west coast about a'yahos, a spirit associated with shaking of the ground and rushing, muddy water.
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