Cascadia: The Hidden Fire Video A short YouTube video clip from this documentary video. We have quakes. We have volcanoes. What does the past events of the PNW tell us about our geologic future?
NOVA: Deadliest Earthquakes Life on the Cascadia Subduction Zone comes with some hazards. Watch this segment from the NOVA video to learn about recent discoveries about great quake frequency in the PNW.
The Cascadia Subduction Zone What can the landscape tell us? The evidence of past and future geologic events can be seen--if you know where to look. A video from IRIS.
Tectonic Earthquakes of the Pacific Northwest A video from IRIS. Features the three types of earthquakes that impact the Pacific Northwest.
How Tsunamis Work An animated video that does a great job of explaining the basics of tsunmis, how they're created, and a short look at historic tsunamis.
Historic Tsunami of 1700 A short video first shown on Oregon Public Broadcasting. What is the evidence to support the Cascadia Subduction Zone quakes of the past as seen in the video?
Ghost Forests and Orphan Tsunami An animation posted on YouTube describing the formation of "ghost forests" along the Pacific Coast and how they are related to the "Orphan Tsunami" of 1700.
Japan vs Pacific Northwest An animated page comparing the great earthquake in Japan on March 11, 2011 with the last great quake in the Pacific Northwest, January 36, 1700. This animation also shows tsunami propagation resulting from both quakes.
Pacific Northwest vs Sumatra A Flash Animation comparing the devastating Sumatra earthquake of 2004 with the last great quake in the Pacific Northwest--1700. We have a lot in common!
Northwest Plate Roll Over An interactive, map view of our tectonic setting. The basic question: why do we have the spectacular landscapes that we have in the Pacific Northwest?
Note: You may need to reload this page after you first click on it to get the animation to appear.
Subduction Roll Over Revealed Roll your mouse over this combination map and cross section view of where we live: on an active subduction zone. What is the relative plate motion?
Pacific Northwest Earthquakes Learn about historic Pacific Northwest Earthquakes on this animated page
Types of Quakes in PNW We have three type of earthquakes affecting us in the PNW. Identify each on this animated page.
Our Volcanoes They are easy to take for granted--but they definitely have a history! Learn about past activity of the Cascade Volcanoes on this animated page.
Video: Sumatra Great Quake of 2004 A powerful set videos stitched together to tell the story: subduction zone quakes are incredible!
Video: Aerial video of the wave that hit Japan The powerful Japan subduction zone quake of 2011 sent a huge tsunami toward the country. From the air, the scene was devastating.