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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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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

While collecting sediment cores from the Cascadia subduction zone off Oregon and northern California, the team accidentally drifted off course.

From Science Daily May 2, 2026

It’s also distinct from the brand’s Cascadia, which is optimized for more rugged and technical trail running.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 30, 2026

Two adult gray whales washed up dead in the nearby Ocean Shores area earlier in April, Cascadia Research Collective said.

From BBC Apr. 6, 2026

To better understand these deep events, the team examined seismic data from the Cascadia Subduction Zone in the Pacific Northwest, where the Juan de Fuca plate is sliding beneath the North American plate.

From Science Daily Nov. 22, 2025

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