Cascadia Subduction Zone

For decades, scientists have been independently studying the Cascadia Subduction Zone, which runs from northern California to British Columbia. Now, there's a centralized research hub where all that is known—and still unknown about this fault-- can be shared.

Before the pandemic, the big lingering concern was a Cascadian event, or earthquake. Work across the region continues on shoring up vital resources.

Emergency management officials in Lincoln County are warning the public not to panic if they hear about a widespread disaster this Saturday. It’s part of a training event for a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake.

On top of COVID-19 and wildfires, there’s still the prospect of earthquakes. Readiness for such an event has emergency officials prepping for the annual…

The legislature approved $7.5 million to fund Oregon’s ShakeAlert system during their one-day special session Monday. The earthquake early warning system…

The Cascadia Playbook is a state government blueprint for responding to a major earthquake that could kill up to 25,000 people in the Pacific Northwest.…

Recorded On: October 25, 2019Air Date: October 28, 2019From the City Club of Eugene:Maybe we don’t have to wait until after the disaster to take action on…

Improved forecasts and warnings of tsunamis are the goal of university scientists in the Pacific Northwest. KLCC’s Brian Bull explains.Work is underway on…

Scientists say there’s a 1-in-3 chance of a powerful earthquake hitting the Pacific Northwest in the next 50 years. Residents of the Cascadia Subduction…

Relief agencies and local governments have been urging people more than usual to be well-equipped for any number of catastrophes. AS KLCC’s Brian Bull…

The possible threats from a large earthquake, wildfire, or flood drew locals to the City of Eugene’s emergency preparedness fair at the Park Blocks today.…

With a so-called “Cascadia event” expected to hit the Pacific Northwest anytime now, earthquake detection and warning systems are more crucial than ever.…