Articles for tag: Cascadia fault line, earthquake risks, geological hazards, Natural Disasters, Seismic Activity

The Cascadia Fault Line: Is America's "Big One" Overdue?

The Cascadia Fault Line: Is America’s “Big One” Overdue?

Andrew Alpin

You feel the ground beneath your feet every day, never questioning its stability. Yet beneath the Pacific Northwest, one of Earth’s most powerful geological forces waits silently. Scientists have discovered something that keeps seismic experts awake at night. The last time this sleeping giant awakened, it was 1700, and the tremors were felt as far ...

The Overdue Earthquake Zone Hiding in the U.S. Midwest

The Overdue Earthquake Zone Hiding in the U.S. Midwest

Andrew Alpin

Most Americans picture California or Alaska when earthquakes come to mind, but there’s a seismic time bomb ticking right in America’s heartland. You drive through Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Illinois every day, never knowing that beneath your feet lies one of the most dangerous fault systems in the entire country. The truth might shock ...