Earthquake experts lay out latest outlook for the ‘Really Big One’ that’ll hit Seattle Earthquake experts say current building codes don’t reflect the riskiest features of the Seattle area’s geology — but the outlook… Read More
How earthquake patterns could let us know when the ‘Really Big One’ is coming WASHINGTON, D.C. — Is it the tick of Earth’s heartbeat, or a ticking time bomb? Either way, instruments that monitor a… Read More
Star seismologist Lucy Jones sizes up Seattle’s readiness for ‘the Really Big One’ When it comes to taking earthquakes seriously, Seattle’s problem may be that the city doesn’t get enough of them. That’s… Read More
UW gets in on $4.9 million boost for ShakeAlert earthquake warning system The University of Washington and six other research institutions will benefit from $4.9 million in funding from the U.S. Geological… Read More
What the frack? Map shows where quakes triggered by humans are likely to happen For the first time, the U.S. Geological Survey is pinpointing the places where quakes induced by human activity as well as natural seismicity are… Read More
Governments and earthquake experts intensify planning for the ‘Really Big One’ A public-private campaign to improve America’s resilience to future earthquakes, like the “Really Big One” that’s expected to hit the… Read More
White House earthquake summit will unveil preparations for the ‘Really Big One’ The Pacific Northwest mega-quake known as “the Really Big One” may not be televised, but a White House summit focusing… Read More
Landslides like the Oso tragedy happen more frequently than you think, UW scientists say A newly published analysis of the geological record for the area around the site of 2014’s Oso landslide shows that… Read More
Ready for the ‘Really Big One’? Congress boosts quake warning system The omnibus spending bill that was approved by Congress today includes another $8.2 million for a quake-monitoring system that could… Read More
How can you prepare for the Really Big One? 7 tips from PNW earthquake experts If you’re still reeling from The New Yorker’s widely-read report on “The Really Big One,” today’s Reddit AMA with Northwest seismology… Read More
