J.G. Whittier Apartments, a workforce housing project in Seattle uses the geology of eastern Washington as inspiration for the design. The architecture and interior design celebrate geometric ...

Magnetic data suggest Seattle's fault line formed 55 million years ago, when the southern half of a subducting chain of volcanic islands piled onto the continent and tore apart from the northern half.

Explore the origins of Seattle, its unique geology, and the significant historical changes that have shaped the city. This video covers key topics including: - Seattle's origin - Geology of the region ...

Geologist and blogger Dave Tucker, the wise man on all things related to Northwest rock formations, has a new book out, “Geology Underfoot in Western Washington” (Mountain Press Publishing, $24). It’s ...

Both Seattle and Mexico City are built on top of soil that's surrounded by rocks. Think of it as a bowl that can trap earthquake energy in the form of waves, even making the earthquake worse for ...

Seattle Architecture Foundation will offer a program titled “Stories in Stone: Looking for Geology on the Sidewalks of Seattle” from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 14.

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