Hidden Earthquake Threat: Oregon’s Fault May Be Closer to the Surface Than Scientists Thought

Hidden Earthquake Threat: Oregon’s Fault May Be Closer to the Surface Than Scientists Thought

A new study suggests northern Oregon could experience stronger shaking during a major Cascadia earthquake than earlier models predicted. A new analysis of the Juan de Fuca tectonic plate beneath northern Oregon suggests the slab lies closer to the surface than scientists previously believed. The finding could affect estimates of how strongly the region may [...]