Even long-lived subduction zones eventually die, and scientists believe they are witnessing the slow death of one in the northern end of the Cascadia subduction zone.

For decades, the end-stage life of a subduction zone existed only in theory. Now, for the first time in geologic history, scientists are bearing witness to the Juan de Fuca Plate tearing apart and ...

Two earthquakes struck off the Oregon coast on Tuesday, rattling communities along the Pacific Northwest shoreline.

In this article, we will explore the recent earthquakes, the underlying geological mechanisms, and the implications for the Pacific Northwest. Early on Wednesday, two earthquakes were recorded by the ...

The federal government promised an Oregon hospital millions of dollars to help prepare for an earthquake. They're still ...

In this week’s column, geologist and earthquake expert Lori Dengler addresses “the two greatest tsunamis to hit both coasts ...

On Wednesday morning, a 5.4 magnitude earthquake rattled the waters off the coast of Oregon, approximately west of Newport. The tremor occurred around 6 a.m. and was reported by the U.S. Geological ...

Heavy rains have arrived in Southern California, the first of the season. This means slippery roads, sudden slowdowns, and possible mudslides. The rain is expected to die down this afternoon but not ...

The King Tides of recent days has been a great reminder of how vulnerable local shorelines are to erosion. Our front page ...

When water penetrates rock crevices in permafrost, it transports heat deep underground, where it causes the frozen rock to ...

Just one nasty rainstorm can put New York City's subway system underwater, sending people scrambling to safety. Here's what ...