Cascadia

American

[kas-kay-dee-uh] / kæsˈkeɪ di ə /

noun

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

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Cascadia

At the time, Goldfinger and his colleagues were collecting sediment cores from the Cascadia subduction zone off Oregon and northern California.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026

The work helps address an important gap in scientists' understanding of the Cascadia subduction zone.

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

Seattle is best known for the earthquake danger posed by the massive Cascadia subduction zone offshore.

From Science Daily ● May 19, 2026

These patterns point to a potential synchronization between Cascadia and the northern San Andreas fault.

From Science Daily ● May 2, 2026

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