New research shows that in minutes after the earthquake hits, coastal areas of California, Oregon and Washington could drop ...

A major earthquake waiting to strike the Cascadia Subduction Zone isn’t the only natural disaster looming in the Pacific ...

A major earthquake in the Pacific Northwest could sink land and expand flood zones, putting thousands more at risk.

The next major Pacific Northwest earthquake could cause coastal land to sink by up to 6.5 feet in a matter of minutes — and ...

The Pacific Northwest is ripe for a major earthquake — and shaking and tsunamis wouldn’t be the only threats from such an event, according to new research. Coastal land would also sink nearly seven ...

This should have West Coasters shaking in their shoes.

In some areas, the ground could sink 6 feet in the moments after an earthquake in the Pacific Northwest, researchers warned.

The combination of tectonic activity and climate change could significantly increase flood risks in the region, according to ...

Major earthquakes typically occur every 500 years or so, and the last "Big One" to strike along the Cascadia Subduction Zone, ...

A new study warns parts of the Pacific Coast, including Western Washington, could sink several feet during a major offshore ...

The Cascadia Subduction Zone, a fault line running along the U.S. West Coast, poses a significant threat of a catastrophic earthquake. Recent research highlights the potential for long-term coastal ...