Hundreds report feeling weekend earthquake in the Willamette Valley
AMITY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Over 200 people have reported feeling a 3.2-magnitude earthquake that struck Sunday morning in the Willamette Valley. The U.S.…
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Twin threat: Two major West Coast earthquake faults may be linked, so one could trigger the other
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Two fault systems on North America’s West Coast – the Cascadia subduction zone and the San Andreas fault – may be…
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5.9-magnitude earthquake rumbles off southern Oregon coast; over two-dozen people report feeling it
(Update: More information, background from USGS spokesman) BANDON, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 5.9-magnitude earthquake rumbled off the southern Oregon coast…
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Tsunami advisory lifted along Northwest coast; no big waves, but officials still urging visitors to exercise caution
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Tsunami Advisory has been canceled for the coastal areas of Oregon and Washington from the Oregon-California border to the…
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A huge earthquake sent tsunami waves hurtling across the Pacific – but little damage was reported. Here’s what we know
By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — One of the most powerful earthquakes in modern history shook Russia’s remote east coast Wednesday, sending tsunami…
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Tsunami watch issued for West Coast, including Oregon and Washington, after 8.7-magnitude earthquake strikes near Russia
 By Amy-Xiaoshi DePaola, KGW PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Tsunami alerts were issued for Japan, Hawaii and Alaska after an earthquake with a…
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Long-term impacts of next Cascadia subduction zone earthquake could be even worse than feared
When an earthquake rips along the Cascadia Subduction Zone fault, much of the U.S. West Coast could shake violently for five minutes, and tsunami…
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Earthquake brings widespread shaking across Southern California
By Brandon Miller, Stephanie Elam and Chelsea Bailey, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 hit Southern…
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4.5-magnitude earthquake wakes up residents around western Washington
By Alex Didion, KING 5 ORCAS, Wash. (KGW/KTVZ) — A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck in the waters surrounding Washington San Juan Islands early…
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An eruption is possible at Alaska’s Mount Spurr. What we know about the volcano
By Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN (CNN) — A volcano near Alaska’s most populous city could be on the brink of eruption after showing signs of…
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Mazama Energy receives $20 million Dept. of Energy grant to test super-hot rock geothermal system at Newberry Volcano
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon is not just known for its breathtaking landscapes, it’s now leading the way in geothermal energy innovation.…
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‘Increased seismicity’ likely at Newberry volcano as geothermal exploration work resumes, USGS advises public
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KTVZ) — “Increased rates of seismicity” are likely at the Newberry volcano south of Bend as a private exploration company conducts…
Continue ReadingEarthquake concern: Central Oregon will be vital location if ‘Big One’ hits
(Update: Adding video, comments by earthquake experts) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The recent 7.0 earthquake that struck off the Northern California coast is…
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In wake of big offshore quake and tsunami alert, Oregon agencies offer info on what you need to know to be prepared
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Emergency Management, the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries and the Oregon Parks and…
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Strong earthquake strikes off N. California coast, triggering tsunami warning in southern Oregon
A strong earthquake struck off the northern California coast Thursday morning, triggering an unusual tsunami warning for northern California and…
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Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here’s what to know about tsunamis
Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The powerful earthquake that struck in Northern California on Thursday prompted a brief tsunami warning…
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7.0 earthquake off Northern California prompts brief tsunami warning
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook a large area of Northern California on Thursday, knocking items off grocery…
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Tsunami warning issued in Northern California after 7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast
By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Tsunami warnings have been issued for nearly 5 million people along parts of the Northern California and Oregon…
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Dozens report feeling 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck off southern Oregon coast
BANDON, Ore. (AP) — Dozens of people reported feeling an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 that struck off the southern coast of…
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Oregon Department of Emergency Management to host IronOR 24, statewide quake exercise
 SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is preparing to host IronOR 24, a statewide emergency exercise taking…
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