New evidence suggests that the earthquake threat of the ‘Big One’ could be even worse than scientists thought

It’s every Californians worst nightmare. Now experts are warning “The Big One” could be even worse than feared due to a ...
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Scientists warn: Massive earthquake risk grows for 5 western US states

New geological models and updated hazard assessments from the U.S. Geological Survey and leading universities are once again ...

A tear off the Pacific Northwest coast helping scientists understand earthquake risk

Scientists have long known about a major fault off the Pacific Northwest coast that could potentially cause a major ...
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Hidden earthquake faults beneath Seattle may be more dangerous than expected

A hidden network of earthquake faults running beneath Seattle may be far more active than scientists realized. New research ...
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State study warns Port Angeles waterfront at high risk from Cascadia tsunami

Port Angeles faces significant tsunami danger from a Cascadia subduction zone earthquake that could send waves 16 feet high or more crashing into its waterfront in less than an hour, according to a ...
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Washington unveils new tsunami strategy plan in anticipation of 'Big One' earthquake

PORT ANGELES, Wash. — The Washington Emergency Management Division (EMD) has unveiled a comprehensive Tsunami Maritime Response and Mitigation Strategy aimed at bolstering the resilience of the Port ...

Hidden Earthquake Threat: Oregon’s Fault May Be Closer to the Surface Than Scientists Thought

A new study suggests northern Oregon could experience stronger shaking during a major Cascadia earthquake than earlier models ...
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Oregon gets a new playbook for responding to a Cascadia earthquake, tsunami

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon has a new playbook for preparing and responding to a major earthquake that dictates what should be tackled over time versus a list of tasks to get done. The playbook provides a ...
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How microbes could protect Pacific Northwest buildings from the Cascadia earthquake

There’s a small silver tent in an engineering lab at Portland State University — the heavy-duty type that you can walk into. “This is what I call the magic tent, where all the chemistry and all the ...
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Seismic Shift – Part 2: Oregon Scientists Lead Effort to Prepare for Cascadia Earthquake and Tsunami

CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon scientists are leading the world in tsunami research, helping communities better understand and prepare for one of the most destructive natural forces on Earth. “It has ...