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Abstract The Cascadia subduction zone (CSZ) is capable of producing large megathrust earthquakes and tsunamis, posing substantial risks to the Pacific Northwest. This article examines the seismic characteristics of the CSZ, including its offshore coupling, sparse seismicity, and a complex paleoseismic record. Recent advances in geophysical methods and data collection have improved our understanding of subduction zone processes, but important uncertainties remain regarding rupture dynamics, ground shaking, and tsunami impacts. The Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center (CRESCENT) has been established to address these challenges through coordinated research, education, and community engagement. By integrating scientific studies, fostering collaboration, and leveraging new technologies, CRESCENT seeks to improve hazard assessment and resilience in the region. This article outlines the primary challenges and opportunities for advancing subduction-zone science and supporting societal preparedness for future CSZ events.
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@article{Melgar2026Cascadia,
title = {The Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center (CRESCENT): Advancing Understanding of Cascadia’s Earthquake Hazards},
author = {Diego Melgar and Amanda M. Thomas and Valerie J. Sahakian and Pieter‐Ewald Share and Andrew Meigs and Harold Tobin and Lydia Staisch and T. I. Melbourne and Jill Elizabeth and Rasheed Ajala and Colin Amos and Loïc Bachelot and Scott Bennett and James Biemiller and B. Boston and Joseph S. Byrnes and Andy Clifford and Brendan W. Crowell and Jonathan R. Delph and Benchun Duan and Eric M. Dunham and Tina Dura and Hanna Elston and Brittany A. Erickson and Shannon L. Fasola and R. A. Fildes and Alice‐Agnes Gabriel and Alex Grant and Alexandra E. Hatem and Andrea D. Hawkes and Bin He and Eileen Hemphill‐Haley and Brenton W. Hirao and E. E. Hooft and Yihe Huang and Jesse Hutchinson and Noel Jackson and Harvey Kelsey and Zoe Krauss and Anna Ledeczi and Ben Leshchinsky and Yajing Liu and Jack Loveless and Madeleine Lucas and William Marfo and Brett Maurer and Morgan P. Moschetti and Michael J. Olsen and Emily Roland and David Schmidt and Ignacio Sepúlveda and Brandon Shuck and William J. Stephenson and Ian Stone and Ashley R. Streig and Chih‐Hsuan Sung and Daniel T. Trugman and William S. D. Wilcock and Erin A. Wirth and Robert Witter and Emrah Yenier},
journal = {Seismological Research Letters},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.1785/0220250318},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1785/0220250318}
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