(a) Geological units and earthquake distribution of an oceanic subduction zone. The orange shadow beneath the volcanic arc represents partially molten areas and magma channels. (b) Thermal structure ...

"What we looked at was kind of lesser though and lesser-known consequences of the next earthquake, which is the land subsidence, or the way the land is going to drop down," said Dr. Tina Dura, the ...

It’s not a matter of if, but when. The big one, so to speak, is coming. And according to recent study from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, there’s a 15% chance of a rupture in the ...

A 1954 earthquake that rattled Northern California was likely caused by the infamous Cascadia Subduction Zone, a new study finds. The linking of the magnitude 6.5 quake with this particular seismic ...

When we think of earthquakes, we imagine sudden, violent shaking. But deep beneath the Earth's surface, some faults move in near silence. These slow, shuffling slips and their accompanying hum -- ...

Most Americans think of earthquakes as a West Coast problem. The assumption makes sense on the surface. California shakes ...

Washington state has seen several recent earthquakes ranging from small tremors near Tacoma and Vashon Island to larger quakes off the west coast. This list of stories illustrates the region's seismic ...