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Observing (Not Celebrating) A Cascadia Anniversary

Cascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup

An ominous anniversary looms at the end of the month: the 316th anniversary of the last major Cascadia earthquake (January 26th). 

On average, the Cascadia Subduction Zone ruptures about every 240 years... so we're due for a big shake. 

University of Oregon geophysicist Doug Toomey is involved with the , a project to better understand the mechanics of the subduction zone.  He joins us with word of where things stand in understanding and preparation.  

EVENT: Doug Toomey speaks at (Jan. 16) at 7 PM, with live streaming available.
 

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Geoffrey Riley is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and has hosted the ÀÏ·ò×Ó´«Ã½ Exchange on JPR since 2009. He's been a broadcaster in the Rogue Valley for more than 35 years, working in both television and radio.