A Massive Earthquake Is Going to Hit the Pacific Northwest, Scientists Say—And It Could Wipe Out the Coastline

The Juan de Fuca Plate has been steadily pushing against the Pacific Coast as it slides beneath the North American Plate. But ...

Tsunami advisory issued after 7.8M earthquake near Russia; no danger to PNW

A tsunami advisory was issued Thursday afternoon following a 7.8-magnitude earthquake off the east coast of Russia.

Tsunami threat being evaluated for US West Coast after 7.8M quake strikes off Russia

Tsunami danger is being evaluated for the U.S. West Coast following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia’s Kamchatka region.
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Lori Dengler | A week of earthquakes illustrates seismic sources on the North Coast

What happened in this region over the past week? The USGS noted 56 earthquakes ranging in magnitude from 1.1 to 5.8. It was a ...
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More Cracks Found in Washington Monument Following East Coast Earthquake

The National Park Service says engineers have discovered several additional cracks in the top portion of the Washington Monument. The cracks were found Wednesday during a daylong inspection of the ...

US yet to approve any help following Afghanistan earthquake, sources say

WASHINGTON - Nearly a week after an earthquake killed more than 2,200 people in Afghanistan and left tens of thousands homeless, the United States has not taken the first step to authorize emergency ...

Whidbey Island earthquake downgraded from 3.1 to 2.9, PNSN confirms

A 2.9-magnitude earthquake struck Whidbey Island near Lagoon Point Monday night. The earthquake was first reported at approximately 6:30 p.m. Monday. The quake had a depth of 33 miles, according to ...