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A major earthquake waiting to strike the Cascadia Subduction Zone isn’t the only natural disaster looming in the Pacific ...
The geology of the Cascadia subduction zone has largely staved off climate-related sea-level rise in the Pacific Northwest, ...
A major earthquake in the Pacific Northwest could sink land and expand flood zones, putting thousands more at risk.
A new study is fueling speculation and fear about the risks of a major earthquake in the Cascadia subduction zone, including ...
The Pacific Northwest is ripe for a major earthquake — and shaking and tsunamis wouldn’t be the only threats from such an event, according to new research. Coastal land would also sink nearly seven ...
In some areas, the ground could sink 6 feet in the moments after an earthquake in the Pacific Northwest, researchers warned.
The combination of tectonic activity and climate change could significantly increase flood risks in the region, according to ...
Major earthquakes typically occur every 500 years or so, but the last "Big One" to strike along the Cascadia Subduction Zone, ...
A new study warns parts of the Pacific Coast, including Western Washington, could sink several feet during a major offshore ...