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A mega tsunami could strike the US with little warning: Understanding Cascadia, the danger zones, and how to get ready
The Cascadia Subduction Zone, dormant for over 300 years, poses a significant threat to the Pacific Northwest. A future ...
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What to Expect from the Cascadia 9.0 Earthquake – The Really Big One
The Cascadia Subduction Zone, stretching from northern California to British Columbia, is one of the most dangerous seismic hotspots in North America, capable of producing a massive 9.0 magnitude ...
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Pacific Northwest Faces Cascading Threats as Cascadia Megathrust Quake Could Permanently Alter Coastlines and Infrastructure
A single earthquake could cause the Pacific Northwest’s coastline to drop by as much as 6.5 feet in minutes permanently ...
2.9 magnitude earthquake recorded near Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — A 2.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded early Tuesday morning near Mount Vernon. The shakes were ...
Is ‘The Last of Us’ Right About Seattle Being the Perfect Apocalypse Haven?
Zombies might be fiction, but Season 2 of 'The Last of Us' still has me planning for the end times. Could the show's Seattle setting be climate haven I've been looking for?