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Earthquake Preparedness
Will there ever be earthquake warnings like there are with severe weather?
One expert said he doesn't think predicting the exact time and place for the next earthquake will happen in his career, but he hopes science will get closer soon.
Ghost forest reveals clues to the Cascadia Subduction Zone’s last earthquake
The Cascadia Subduction Zone could produce the largest earthquake the west coast has seen in decades. The last time it went off was nearly 320 years ago.
Vertical evacuation structures offer escape from massive tsunami
Coastal communities have begun developing vertical evacuation structures as a safe way for residents to wait out a major tsunami.
Buoyant tsunami pods offer protection after major earthquake
A Mukilteo company designed a pod that’s an all-inclusive emergency kit and tsunami shelter. Survival Capsule aims to help residents wait out the devastating waves.
What you need to know about the San Andreas fault
The San Andreas Fault is overdue for a big one. Are we ready?
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3.7 earthquake reported near Vancouver, BC
Earthquake 120 miles from Vancouver Island triggered ShakeAlert warnings in Washington for first time
6.4 magnitude earthquake hits off Vancouver Island, prompting some local shake alerts
New models show chances of 'damaging earthquake shaking' in the PNW
Did you feel it? 4.0 earthquake reported near Quilcene
Fall City residents woken up by 3.9 magnitude earthquake Tuesday morning
What you need to know about earthquakes and the Cascadia Subduction Zone
The Cascadia Subduction Zone is a 620-mile-long fault that stretches from British Columbia to Northern California, and pressure is building daily.
How a tsunami could put an Oregon town underwater
As one section of the earth plunges below another, the sea floor will lift up and the ocean above will bulge, sending a massive wave barreling toward the coast.
How vulnerable is California to tsunamis?
The last tsunami to hit California came from Japan, 5,000 miles across the ocean, and was caused by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake.
Where solid ground could turn into 'soup' in an earthquake
The intense shaking of an earthquake will turn once-solid ground into something more like soup, in a phenomenon called liquefaction.
Why some buildings fall and others stay standing during an earthquake
Ever wonder how some buildings stay upright during an earthquake? Here's a look at two systems built to help structures withstand the violent shaking.
Why a disaster kit will help you survive the next big one
If a major earthquake hits, are you ready? We show you what you need in your emergency kit and what you need in your home for days, if not weeks.
Earthquake early warning system ready for ShakeAlert deployment
Other countries have had an early earthquake warning system in place for years, but ShakeAlert will soon be implemented in Washington, Oregon and California.
What can happen to our power grids after an earthquake?
The electrical impacts of a major earthquake or tsunami can be catastrophic.
3rd largest earthquake reported off Oregon Coast in past 10 years
Wednesday afternoon's 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck about 173 miles west of Bandon, Oregon. A tsunami is not expected.
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