A big earthquake along the Cascadia fault could cause Washington's coastal lands to suddenly drop nearly 7 feet, instantly ...

Older buildings, especially brick, need to be retrofitted to preserve life. Many of the 1,100 buildings that Seattle ...

A new study is fueling speculation and fear about the risks of a major earthquake in the Cascadia subduction zone, including ...

BOTTOM LINE: Cristian Espinoza leads the San Jose Earthquakes into a matchup with the Colorado Rapids after scoring two goals against the Portland Timbers. The Rapids are 3-2-4 in conference matchups.

A Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake could cause long-lasting changes to Washington’s landscape, coastline and floodplain, a ...

SEATTLE — On April 13, 1949, a massive 6.7 magnitude earthquake rattled western Washington. The ground shook for 30 seconds and was felt over a 230,000-square-mile area, with the epicenter near ...

Washington state has seen several recent earthquakes ranging from small tremors near Tacoma and Vashon Island to larger ...

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

The next great earthquake isn't the only threat to the Pacific Northwest. A powerful earthquake, combined with rising sea ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of New Zealand Wednesday, but authorities reported no damage and issued no tsunami warning.