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Willamette Basin Earthquakes
On the basis of anecdotal science and geological records, Oregon has a long history of...
North Coast Floods and Tsunamis
The low-lying areas of Oregon's coast are vulnerable to inundation by high waters. Heavy, winter...
Earthquakes and Volcanoes
At the beach, winter storms strip away sand covering a buried forest. A road-cut reveals massive...
Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Earthquakes An earthquake is defined as the "perceptible trembling to violent...
What Are 100 and 500 Year Floods?
According to the FEMA FAQ website, a 100-year flood is defined as: The term "100-year...
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