Most in the Pacific Northwest have heard of “the big one,” a potentially massive earthquake that could shake the region. A new study found “the big one” could set off “the bigger one,” triggering ...

A 2025 study suggests that when the next "Big One" hits, coastal land could sink by up to 6 feet. That sudden drop could instantly double the number of people, homes, and roads exposed to flooding.

Mount Rainier is not getting ready to erupt, but scientists at the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network might blow their stacks over having to respond to a rumor about increased tremor activity at the ...