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Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years kills 9 people
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7.5 earthquake strikes Taiwan
A 7.5 earthquake rocked Taiwan Tuesday. There is no tsunami danger for Oregon, Washington, California, British Columbia or Alaska, the National Weather Service said.
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How the Good Friday Earthquake warns Oregonians about its need to upgrade bridges, protect coast
Today marks 60 years since the magnitude 9.2 earthquake that shook Alaska and caused a tsunami that impacted the west coast, including Seaside.
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Seven earthquakes strike off coast of southern Oregon, including a magnitude 5.7 quake
The earthquakes happened from Tuesday afternoon to Tuesday night and ranged from 3.0 to 5.7 magnitude.
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2 earthquakes hit about 50 miles east of Oregon-Idaho border
At 10:25 a.m., a 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Smiths Ferry, Idaho. And at 10:46 a.m., a second 2.7 quake hit the area.
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Researcher looks back on anniversary of Pacific Northwest's biggest earthquake: 'It will happen again'
The Great Cascadia earthquake struck more than three centuries ago, with a magnitude 9.0. One researcher with the University of Oregon said taking steps now is key.
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The Great Cascadia earthquake struck 324 years ago: 'It will happen again'
Taking steps now can better protect us and save us when our next big earthquake strikes, researchers said.
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New models show chances of 'damaging earthquake shaking' in the PNW
According to the map by the US Geological Survey, Puget Sound is at high risk in a highly populated area.
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3 earthquakes registered around the Olympic Peninsula within 4 days
There was a quake near Port Angeles registered on Jan. 14, another off the coast of Neah Bay on Jan. 16 and another near Whidbey Island on Wednesday night.
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Here's how long it could take you to evacuate after the 'Big One' tsunami hits
Department of Natural Resources releases new evacuation routes for Washington coastal cities when a tsunami following the 'Big One' hits.
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As Oregon participates in 'Great Shakeout,' state prepares new earthquake preparedness program
An Oregon Department of Emergency Management official said the new "Be 2 Weeks Ready" program will officially roll out next spring.
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Research uncovers new details on earthquake threats in western Washington
Researchers studied tree rings to reveal multiple faults ruptured at once or back-to-back earthquakes occurred over one thousand years ago.
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