Near-shore tsunamis, those triggered by earthquakes just off the coast, could pose a particularly dire risk for California’s ...

The Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ) is a 600-mile-long fault line that stretches from Northern California to Vancouver Island in Canada. It marks the boundary where the Juan de Fuca Plate is being ...

A recent Virginia Tech study reveals that the Pacific Northwest faces a heightened risk of catastrophic flooding and mega-tsunamis, potentially reaching 1,000 feet. The Cascadia Subduction Zone's ...

As climate change increases the threat of natural disasters, effective tsunami evacuation planning is more vital than ever. For Dr Azin Fathianpour, her PhD research became a personal mission, leading ...

Tsunami evacuation and risk management constitute critical components of disaster resilience, integrating structural engineering, urban planning and communication strategies to mitigate the ...

On the line. If passed, Senate Bill 83 would repeal the map produced under a multi-year effort by scientists at state agencies and Oregon State University that show where the highest risk of ...

Oregon uses a three-level evacuation system to keep residents informed and safe. Be familiar with “Be Ready, Be Set, Go!” notifications: Level One – BE READY (Green): Stay aware of the ...

In Mosier, also in Wasco County, the evacuation orders triggered by a brush fire that broke out on Wednesday afternoon have been downgraded to level 2 – “get ready” – warnings, the county ...

Louisiana emergency officials are urging residents to prepare now. Ashley LeBlanc with GOHSEP stresses the importance of having a 72-hour evacuation plan.

Frazier Park fire: Map, location, and evacuation updates as blaze grows to 150 acres in Kern County, California. By HT News Desk. May 30, 2025 05:54 PM IST . Share Via. Copy Link. A ...