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Earthquake Preparedness
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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. A tsunami is not expected.
Environment
Environment Northwest: When The Earth Shakes
A KGW series showcasing how the Pacific Northwest is preparing for and analyzing earthquakes.
Earthquakes
Get ready for the 'Great ShakeOut' Thursday morning
Over 50 million people worldwide have registered to participate in the earthquake drill, including over 353,000 people in the Willamette Valley.
Earthquakes
Experts, researchers prepare for Pacific Northwest tsunami: ‘You don't know when this is going to happen’
The last time a tsunami struck the Pacific Northwest was in 1700. The region is due for another one.
Environment
Understanding our earthquake risk in the Pacific Northwest
The Northwest is one of the most seismically active regions of the United States.
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When the Earth shakes | Environment Northwest earthquake special
Experts, researchers prepare for Pacific Northwest tsunami
Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years kills 9 people
7.5 earthquake strikes Taiwan
How the Good Friday Earthquake warns Oregonians about its need to upgrade bridges, protect coast
The Great Cascadia earthquake struck 324 years ago: 'It will happen again'
University of Oregon to lead new earthquake research center
2 earthquakes strike near Mount Hood Tuesday afternoon
Earthquakes
'Recharge' | Additional magma thought to be arriving under Mount St. Helens
The small magnitude earthquakes are thought to be associated with the "arrival of additional magma," according to USGS - a process called "recharge."
Earthquakes
ShakeAlert early warning system adds real-time satellite data to improve earthquake detection
Scientists said the satellite data will result in faster notifications for people to take protective action, such as "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" before an earthquake.
Earthquakes
Magnitude 5 earthquake recorded off the coast of Vancouver Island, about 300 miles northwest of Seattle
The earthquake took place approximately 125 miles west from Tofino, Canada.
Earthquakes
Seven earthquakes strike off coast of southern Oregon, including a magnitude 5.7 quake
The earthquakes happened from Tuesday afternoon to Tuesday night and ranged from 3.0 to 5.7 magnitude.
Earthquakes
2 earthquakes hit about 50 miles east of Oregon-Idaho border
At 10:25 a.m., a 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Smiths Ferry, Idaho. And at 10:46 a.m., a second 2.7 quake hit the area.
Earthquakes
Researcher looks back on anniversary of Pacific Northwest's biggest earthquake: 'It will happen again'
The Great Cascadia earthquake struck more than three centuries ago, with a magnitude 9.0. One researcher with the University of Oregon said taking steps now is key.
Earthquakes
New models show chances of 'damaging earthquake shaking' in the PNW
According to the map by the US Geological Survey, Puget Sound is at high risk in a highly populated area.
Earthquakes
3 earthquakes registered around the Olympic Peninsula within 4 days
There was a quake near Port Angeles registered on Jan. 14, another off the coast of Neah Bay on Jan. 16 and another near Whidbey Island on Wednesday night.
Earthquakes
Here's how long it could take you to evacuate after the 'Big One' tsunami hits
Department of Natural Resources releases new evacuation routes for Washington coastal cities when a tsunami following the 'Big One' hits.
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