Happy Anniversary Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake!

Another piece shared by Chuck Wallace, Grays Harbor County emergency manager,  responsible for one of the places that will be ground zero for the next Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake disaster zone.

See his words below and then the link to the Discovery Magazine article that provide the details on how the fault was discovered and precisely dated.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26th, 2017 AT 9:00 PM IS THE 317th ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREAT CASCADIA EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI OF 1700

• You’re Kidding Me - It Happened On January 26th, 1700 at 9:p.m? How Did You Figure That Out?
• How Do We Know The Cascadia Subduction Zone Fault Actually Exists?
• Suppose I Believe You. If It Were To Occur, What Events Would Transpire?
• Even If It Does Happen, Why Should I Care? I Don’t Live Along The Coast.

It’s true. An earthquake and tsunami actually occurred along the Cascadia Subduction Fault, (about 100 - 150 miles off our Western Coast), on January 26, 1700 at 9:pm. 


This illuminating Discover Magazine article written in 2012, will answer the questions posed above. It isn’t provided to alarm or frighten anyone. It is offered to help inform everyone about Cascadia and the issues it may present should nature unleash its fury. Our hope is more people will become involved in coastal planning, building and land use changes and search for answers to best prepare for not only an earthquake and tsunami, but for every natural disaster we could encounter in our cities, county and region. The more we know and understand about the risk and hazard of all natural disaster events, the further we can lessen the impact upon family, friends and community.