Understanding the hazard potential of the Seattle fault zone: It's 'pretty close to home'

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Feb 5, 2026, 12:52 pm57 ptsTrending
In the Pacific Northwest, big faults like the Cascadian subduction zone located offshore, get a lot of attention. But big faults aren't the only ones that pose significant hazards, and a new study investigates the dynamics of a complex fault zone that runs right under the heart of Seattle.

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