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Countdown to Catastrophe: The Quake That Could Sink and Flood the Pacific Northwest
A future Cascadia earthquake could unleash far more than just devastating shaking — it could sink large parts of the Pacific ...
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Scientists map one of Earth’s top hazards in the Pacific Northwest
Scientists have mapped one of the most hazardous spots on the globe in unprecedented detail: a 600-mile geologic boundary just off the Pacific Northwest ... a comprehensive map of the underwater ...
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Flood risk in Pacific Northwest is increasing due to earthquake and rising sea levels
Thousands in the Pacific Northwest face a heightened flood risk, not just from rising sea levels, but from the land itself ...
A big Pacific Northwest quake could cause land to sink in minutes
A big quake in the Pacific Northwest today could cause coastal land to sink rapidly — up to seven feet, a new study finds.
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Could the Pacific Northwest see a white Christmas? Map shows which areas have best chance of snow
The organization released a map showing the whole country’s historical ... he found they tend to be “banner years” for snow ...
Earthquake-driven land sinking could increase flood risk in Pacific Northwest
The next great earthquake isn't the only threat to the Pacific Northwest. A powerful earthquake, combined with rising sea ...
Climate change is ramping up flood risk in the Pacific Northwest: Study
A powerful future earthquake, coupled with climate-driven surges in sea levels, could significantly increase flood risks in ...
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Pacific Northwest Road Trip Destinations to Take in the Spring
which will one day stretch 126 miles from Puget Sound to the Pacific Ocean. Other activities include whale watching and kayaking. Visit the Marine Science Center and Northwest Maritime Center.