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Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake Risk
August 6, 2012 | Oregon State University

“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.


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