The final threat of earthquakes in the Northwest comes from volcanic activity. The moving magma beneath the earth’s surface causes changing pressure on the tectonic plates. The changing pressure ...

Continuous leaks and blowouts along the Permian Basin are worrying communities who fear the grimy brine could contaminate clean water sources. These wells also pose significant risks to human and ...

Scientists have installed three new temporary seismic stations at Mount Adams following unusual earthquake activity back in ...

Scientists are installing multiple temporary seismic monitoring stations to get a better understanding of the sharp increase ...

The 6.9 Loma Prieta earthquake, which “severely shook the San Francisco and Monterey Bay regions” just after 5 p.m. on Oct.

While the coastal shores of Washington State are spared the fury of hurricanes, the threat of a major earthquake looms ...

An earthquake-like tremor detected there has sparked speculation that it was more than seismic, perhaps an underground ...

I don't think people should be concerned when there's a felt earthquake here and there in our region, except in the sense ...

Despite being second in height to Mount Rainier, Mount Adams is Washington’s largest active volcano in both area and volume.

SEATTLE - University of Washington biochemistry professor David Baker has been awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry, ...

Six unusual earthquakes shook Mount Adams in September, but it's too soon to speculate about a potential eruption ...

You're invited to take part in a massive push for earthquake preparedness in Washington state and around the world. October 17th is the 'Great Shakeout'. Here's how you can participate.