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The Destructive History of Earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest

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The Pacific Northwest is no stranger to earthquakes. The region has seen some of the most powerful earthquakes in the United States, many of which have caused significant damage and disruption. Here we’ll look at some of the biggest earthquakes that have occurred in the Pacific Northwest and the destruction they caused. The most powerful […]

What You Should Know About Fault Lines Around Seattle

Diagram of the Cascadia earthquake sources, showing tectonic plates, fault types, affected areas, and historical earthquake dates in the Pacific Northwest. Includes a legend for subduction, deep, and crustal faults.

Image Source: USGS The Seattle area is located on top of several fault lines, making it a geologically active region. The most significant of these fault lines is the Seattle Fault, which runs along the northern border of Seattle and extends up to the Olympic Peninsula. This fault line is believed to be the source […]