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Cascadia

American  
[kas-key-dee-uh] / kæsˈkeɪ di ə /

noun

  1. another term for the Pacific Northwest, often used to refer to this area specifically as an environmentally significant bioregion.


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Even one major rupture along Cascadia or the San Andreas could create an enormous emergency response challenge.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026

Cape Mendocino is particularly important because it lies near the region where the northern San Andreas system and the Cascadia subduction zone converge.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026

A recent study suggests that the Cascadia subduction zone and the San Andreas fault can become synchronized, with a major earthquake on one fault potentially followed by seismic activity on the other.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026

The finding could affect estimates of how strongly the region might shake during a future Cascadia megathrust earthquake.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026

Nevertheless, “Portlandia” maintained its distinct Cascadia vibe, right down to its finale appearance of “Twin Peaks” star Kyle MacLachlan as the city’s mayor.

From Salon ● Jul. 1, 2026

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