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Probability of Cascadia Subduction Zone EarthquakeI'm curious about the probability of a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake in the next 50 years? (or 100 years?) According to the Cascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup's 2005 publication, Cascadia Subduction Zone quakes have occurred anywhere from 200 to 1,000 years apart, with an average of 500 years between them. Our last one was 310 years ago. What does this say about our 50 year probability? Is it about 10-14%? What about the latest research out of Oregon State U that doubles the probability? Is that well accepted by other scientists? Does that mean it is now a 20-28% chance in the next 50 years? Also, has anyone calculated the chances of a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake setting off a shallow crustal earthquake, like the Seattle Fault? Is that only a remote possibility? Thanks! |
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