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Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake Risk
Source info:
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| Date: | 2012-08-07 02:37:10 |
| Blog: | Geology.com News  |
| URL: | http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Geologycom/~3/jOYAAUt-Dho/cascadia-subduction-zone-earthquake-risk.shtml |
Summary:
“A comprehensive analysis of the Cascadia Subduction Zone off the Pacific Northwest coast confirms that the region has had numerous earthquakes over the past 10,000 years, and suggests that the southern Oregon coast may be most vulnerable based on recurrence frequency.” Quoted from the Oregon State University press release.Content analysis:
Geographic context:
| Location | Country | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Northwest | US | 46.0985 | -116.055 |
| Oregon State University | US | 44.5645 | -123.282 |
| Southern Oregon Coast | US | 42.8031 | -124.134 |
Keywords:
California, Cascadia Subduction Zone, comprehensive analysis, numerous earthquakes, Oregon State University press, Pacific Northwest coast, southern oregon coast, Subduction Zone Earthquake
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