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Official account of the Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center https://cascadiaquakes.org
REMINDER! Call for Abstracts AGU 2026 We invite submissions to 'Earthquake Processes and Hazards in the Cascadia Subduction Zone'. This session welcomes contributions that advance understanding of the Cascadia Subduction Zone across spatial and temporal scales. More info: https://ow.ly/GwZl50ZuxjI
Instead of a traditional summer mentor visit, Atiya Simon was selected for the SZNet 2026 Cascadia Pilot Project at Mount Hood—the focus of her Twinning Project! An incredible opportunity to learn alongside scientists studying the hazards and geology of her research region. Congrats, Atiya!
Call for Abstracts – AGU 2026 We invite submissions to Earthquake Processes and Hazards in the Cascadia Subduction Zone. We welcome observational, computational, experimental, interdisciplinary, & community-engaged research. Abstract deadline: Aug. 5 Session & submission: https://ow.ly/ES7a50ZtGZO
Our Geoscience Education & Inclusion Program Manager, Shannon Fasola, presented a poster today on Cores to Code at the 2026 Earth Educators' Rendezvous hosted by the National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) and the Science Education Resource Center (SERC). C2C returns next summer!
Presentation recordings, slide decks and other resources from CRESCENT's recent Partnerships & Applications Workshop are now available at: https://ow.ly/tvxs50ZoZvh
Twinning Spotlight: Gigi Albers – Colorado School of Mines Last month, Gigi visited Oʻahu to work with her Twinning mentors, running tsunami models at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center and collaborating with researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
We are excited to announce the publication of two foundational articles on CRESCENT in Seismological Research Letters! https://cascadiaquakes.org/2026/07/10/crescent-srl-papers/
Announcing the Summer 2026 edition of our newsletter!🎉 Check it out on our website: cascadiacopeshub.org/news/#newsle... Highlighted here is an event with @cascadiaeqs.bsky.social on a Dynamic Rupture, Earthquake Cycle, and Tsunamis Topical Workshop. For more information on this event, see page 10
CRESCENT will be at the 13th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering (13NCEE) next week. See where to find CRESCENT-affiliated researchers, partners, and Cascadia-related sessions throughout the conference: https://ow.ly/CtQp50ZlQG6
CRESCENT at 13NCEE 2026 - Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center
Here’s where you can find CRESCENT-affiliated researchers, partners, and Cascadia-related sessions at the 13th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering (13NCEE).
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Twinning Spotlight: Cayden Woolery (Purdue) Cayden spent 3 weeks at New Mexico Tech gaining hands-on experience with seismic instrumentation & fieldwork. He toured the EarthScope Consortium Primary Instrument Center, helped his mentor install a permanent seismic station.
Wrapping up the 3rd P&A Meeting today with a collaborative earthquake response exercise to inform future scenario development and resilience planning across Cascadia. Thanks to all of our organizers, speakers, poster presenters, & attendees who made this all possible! https://ow.ly/uUfS50ZhMV5
The CRESCENT 3rd Partnerships & Applications Workshop is underway in Portland! Over the next two days, participants will explore “What’s the Scenario?” and collaborate to advance earthquake resilience across Cascadia. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/gOHT50Zhj6z
Materials are now available from the 2026 Faulting, Deformation, and Tsunamigenesis in Cascadia Topical Workshop! Check them out here: https://cascadiaquakes.org/2026/01/20/det-topical-workshop/
Advance your career in geoscience — apply for a CRESCENT Professional Developemt travel stipend to support travel to a conference, workshop, training course, or another event this fall/winter that will build your professional skills & connections. https://ow.ly/h0YW50Z8mqf
Shout out to our communications intern, Emily Ferrence, who presented her undergrad research on using machine learning to build an earthquake catalog in the Galápagos at the UO's Earth Science Research Gala yesterday! Emily's project is with Emilie Hooft of our CVM Working Group. Way to go, Emily!
This Thursday, tune into the CoPes Hub virtual seminar featuring highlights and research advances from the Cascadia CoPes Hub. Register here: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/CPUXaJFORja09QwdtmX3RQ#/registration
Yesterday we wrapped up Day 2 of At the Shallow Frontier with presentations, posters, and a collaborative White Paper Writing Session. Thank you to all speakers and participants for a great workshop!
2 topical workshops this week! Today we kicked off At the Shallow Frontier: Faulting, Deformation, & Tsunamigenesis in Cascadia. Day 1 featured engaging presentations & poster lightning talks highlighting new observations & interdisciplinary research. Learn more: https://ow.ly/zsCW50Z5q0Q
Are you looking to boost your scientific computing and computational thinking skills? We have the perfect summer course for you: the 2026 Seismology Skill Building Workshop (SSBW). Registration closes on June 1. Learn more & register: https://loom.ly/8RMEg9I
Our Ground Motion Modeling (GMM) Topical Workshop is off to a great start! Researchers are coming together to review the state of knowledge for Cascadia GMMs and better understand how subduction ground motions differ from crustal earthquakes and impact seismic hazard. https://ow.ly/pb2050Z4Vhf
Learn and connect with experts at the 13th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering in Portland from July 13-17. Register before rates increase on June 1! https://13ncee.eeri.org/registration/
PNSN Emeritus Director Steve Malone shared his recollections of the 1980 Mt. St. Helens eruption with Fox 13 News this week. Check out the clip here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoZ3...
Lead seismologist for Mount St Helens recounts 1980 eruption | FOX 13 Seattle
The seismologist who was in charge of monitoring Mount St. Helens when it erupted, Steve Malone, joins FOX 13's Sabirah Rayford to discuss the natural disaster that covered the state in ash 46 years…
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Are you a graduate student in seismology? Submit your abstract to the 2026 Seismology Student Workshop (SSW) in Hawaiʻi this October. Submit your application by June 10, 2026: https://loom.ly/_FVqGoU
Oregon State University's hiring for the R. S. Yeats Endowed Professorship in Active Tectonics and Earthquake Geology. This call is broad and aimed at any and all faculty ranks, i.e., assistant/associate/full professors. Deadline: 9/14/2026. Learn more ⬇️ https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/180219
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor: R. S. Yeats Endowed Professorship in Active Tectonics and Earthquake Geology
The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences invites applications for a part-time (0.75 FTE), 12-month, tenure-track, Assistant/Associate/Full Professor position. Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; however, appointment at a promoted rank may be considered depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate.Any hiring at the rank of Associate Professor/Professor with indefinite tenure will be subject to a successful out-of-cycle tenure review process:...
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In this week's CLiP webinar OSU's Dr. Matt Evans & Dr. Ben Leshchinsky will show how GOSEP, a statewide geotechnical database, informs engineering and planning decisions across Oregon. Register here: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Gxdl4_cCTLaGkP0j1PbQQ#/registration
Last week to apply for "Reading the Earthquake Record: A Field Course in Paleoseismology". Travel, lodging & meals provided. For grad students, postdocs & early careers who have research or application needs for using/collecting paleoseismic data. Learn more & apply ⬇️ https://ow.ly/FxAn50YIn6F
Registration is now open for the 2026 Seismology Skill Building Workshop (SSBW)! The SSBW is a FREE ~70 hour online course to build scientific computing and computational thinking skills while working with seismic data. Learn more & register ➡️ https://loom.ly/8RMEg9I
Last week to apply! Submit proposals for funding for the 2026-27 CRESCENT Seed Grant Program by May 15th! Any researchers in the US eligible for regular NSF funding are invited to apply. Learn more here: https://cascadiaquakes.org/science/#smallgrants
It’s our first 🔥 #WildfireWednesday of 2026 The Henkle Butte camera has been watching the 40 acres Trout Creek Fire outside of Sisters, marking the start of OR's fire season. 📸: ALERTWest.live or Watch Duty 📍As of May 6, 2026 the fire is 100% contained.
