The Cascadia Megaquake is a looming geological threat that has the potential to unleash catastrophic destruction across the Pacific Northwest. Located along the Cascadia Subduction Zone—a massive ...

A massive quake might drop the Pacific Northwest coastline by 6 feet, redrawing flood maps and putting thousands of homes at ...

The resulting sea level rise will lead to significant flood risks for huge areas of land, making recovery even harder.

SEATTLE — Newly-released research led by the University of Washington (UW) showed that a feature scientists hypothesized was present along the Cascadia Subduction Zone is missing in places.

The Cascadia Subduction Zone, dormant for over 300 years, poses a significant threat to the Pacific Northwest. A future ...

The Cascadia Subduction Zone, dormant for over 300 years, poses a significant threat to the Pacific Northwest. A future earthquake, potentially magnitude 8.0 or greater, carries a 15% chance of ...

There is a sleeping giant off the coast of the Pacific Northwest that could cause chaos to North America when it eventually wakes up. Known as the Cascadia Subduction Zone, this 1,130-kilometer ...

The reason is largely due to the Cascadia Subduction Zone ... wondrous and hopeful science coming out of the Pacific Northwest. Find full episodes of “All Science. No Fiction.” ...

The tsunami wave from an anticipated earthquake off the West Coast could reach 100 feet and permanently flood parts of the ...

A powerful mega-tsunami could strike large portions of the United States — particularly the Pacific Northwest ... earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone, scientists have warned.