Geodetic data show that earthquakes in 1450 and 1811–1812 may be responsible for present-day seismic activity in the region.
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Decades-Old Sediment Cores Complicate Cascadia Earthquake History
Scientists have long known that the Pacific Northwest is vulnerable to massive earthquakes, but newly unearthed data raises questions about the strength and frequency of these quakes.
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Safety and Liability Issues Related to Field Trips and Field Courses
How do you make sure students will be safe during field work? Understand risk, and expect the unexpected.