Earthquake
Researchers: 10,000 People Could Die When Monster Quake, Tsunami Hit Pacific Northwest
More than 10,000 people could die when — not if — a monster earthquake and tsunami occur just off the Pacific Northwest coast, researchers told Oregon legislators Thursday.
Best Resources For Emergency Preparedness In Seattle
From earthquakes to storms, the Seattle area has its fair share of ecological risks. Check out the city’s best resources for supporting its residents during emergencies.
Tsunami Warning Canceled For Alaska, Canada
A tsunami warning that was in effect for parts of southern Alaska and coastal Canada after a strong earthquake shook the region at midnight Friday was subsequently cancelled.
Alaska Earthquake Produces Aftershock
Alaska’s largest city experienced another earthquake on Tuesday, but it was not nearly as strong as the one that shook the Anchorage area on Monday and knocked items off shelves.
State Partakes In ‘Earthquake Shakeout’ Drill Thursday
Join thousands of others in Washington and around the world in the largest earthquake drill of its kind. The Great Washington Shakeout happens at 10:18am on 10/18. Here are the details.
WA Crews Collect Debris From Coastal Beaches
Washington Conservation Corps crews dispatched to clean up marine debris on southwest Washington coastal beaches have collected enough garbage to fill the beds of 70 pickup trucks.
Volunteers To Play Big Role In Ore. Tsunami Debris
Volunteers will play a big role in picking up debris from last year’s tsunami in Japan when it starts hitting the beach in Oregon.
Mariners, Athletics Tour Disaster Zone In Japan
ISHINOMAKI, Japan (AP) — Members of the Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners got a firsthand look at the devastation from the earthquake and tsunami on Tuesday when they visited one of the towns hit hardest […]
Seattle Preparing For Killer Quake
As Japan rebuilds, American scientists are examining the data from the disaster and found some parallels close to home. For the Pacific Northwest, the question isn’t if a giant earthquake could happen, but when.
Washington, British Columbia to Conduct Earthquake Readiness Exercises
Gov. Chris Gregoire and British Columbia Premier Christy Clark have signed an agreement to conduct a cross-border earthquake readiness exercise this summer.
