PACIFIC NORTHWEST – 324 years ago on January 26th, a massive earthquake rocked the Oregon coast. The 9.1 Cascadia earthquake wreaked havoc on the Oregon coast in the year 1700. Emeritus Professor of Geology and Environmental Science, Eric Dittmer says ...
Author: Bryant Clerkley (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Just in time for the Great Shakeout on Thursday, professors and students at Lewis & Clark College created a video game that helps people prepare for earthquakes. Associate Professor of Geological Science ...
ASHLAND, Ore. — The ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning System went into effect in Oregon Thursday morning. Developers said the system will offer seconds of advance notice so the public can take action to mitigate injuries, casualties and infrastructure damage. Earthquake experts ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – Tuesday marks the 321 year anniversary of the last Cascadia earthquake. The Oregon Office of Emergency Management is taking the opportunity to remind people to be earthquake ready. OEM said Oregon is one of the most earthquake-prone ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — Experts say it’s not if but when the “big one” will hit… and nature won’t wait for you to be ready. “In the end, it’s the individual who’s in charge of themselves and they have to be ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore.— Shakealert, which is being implemented up and down the west coast, is now up and running in Grants Pass. Medford and Grants Pass are just a few of the cities in the state that are taking part to ...
Southern Oregon — While an Oregon commission is working on a resilience plan to make the state more seismically sound for the Cascadia earthquake, there are things we can do to be more prepared. Even having a sturdy pair of shoes next ...