No one ever thought the Pacific Northwest was due for an earthquake, let alone a catastrophic one.
But a couple decades ago, scientists discovered a geological feature running a.
But geologists are transforming our understanding of the grave dangers the population in the region of Cascadia face--will there be a big one? And what can be done to save lives? America\'s Pacific Northwest has relatively few earthquakes--only a handful each year that cause even moderately noticeable shaking.
No one ever thought the Pacific Northwest was due for an earthquake, let alone a catastrophic one