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The Cascadia Subduction Zone looks a little different than researchers thought. Here's what that means for 'The Big One'
The Cascadia Subduction Zone looks a little different than researchers thought. Here's what that means for "The Big One." ...
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Most dangerous part of this U.S. earthquake fault identified as "one of Earth's biggest hazards"
Coastal communities from northern California to British Columbia live atop the Cascadia Subduction Zone, which spans about ...
Modern Engineering Marvels on MSN3d
Unraveling the Cascadia Quake: The Science Behind a Potential 1,000-Foot Mega-Tsunami in the Pacific Northwest
Unlike gradual climate-driven events, this potential earthquake would “happen within minutes, leaving no time for adaptation ...
Scientists Warn That Massive Flooding and Tsunamis Could Hit 3 Major Regions in the U.S.
A new study from researchers at Virginia Tech says that there is an increased risk of flooding and tsunamis in the Pacific ...
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Mega Earthquake Could Sink Parts of Pacific Northwest
It sounds like the plot of a disaster movie: a mega earthquake so powerful it could sink part of the U.S. West Coast. But ...
Who is watching for earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis? Trump is cutting the guardians at the gate
New spending restrictions for some federal agencies are creating extra hoops for scientists to jump through to fix earthquake ...
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With drought already here, Sen. John Curtis aims to help
Ariz., on Tuesday introduced legislation aimed at strengthening water quality and storage infrastructure across the western ...
45th anniversary: A look back at the eruption of Mount St. Helens
The 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption began with a steady series of earthquakes in March. By April it began spewing smoke, ...
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8 stories on Washington’s extreme weather, including earthquakes
A collection of recent reports highlights extreme weather events and seismic activity affecting Washington state communities, emphasizing the challenges posed by nature’s volatility. This ...
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Kansas State leader named dean of Washington State’s ag college
A globally recognized researcher on precision agriculture has been named the dean of Washington State University’s College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences. Raj Khosla’s ...
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New, Limited-Edition Release from Washington State's Esteemed Rasa Vineyards Achieves Perfect Rating
WALLA WALLA, Wash., May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rasa Vineyards, the premier producer of ultra-premium, terroir-specific wines from Eastern Washington and Northeastern Oregon, today announced the ...