Tina Dura (VTech) Title: Improving Subduction Zone Hazards Assessments Using the Stratigraphic Record

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January 31, 2025
12:00AM - 11:59PM
Mendenhall Laboratory Room 291 and Zoom

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2025-01-31 00:00:00 2025-01-31 23:59:00 Tina Dura (VTech) Title: Improving Subduction Zone Hazards Assessments Using the Stratigraphic Record Host: Prof. Brendan CrowellFriday, January 31st @1:45 in ML291 and Zoom - Password: 080817 Improving Subduction Zone Hazards Assessments Using the Stratigraphic Record Abstract: Climate-driven sea-level is increasing flood risks worldwide, but sudden land subsidence from great (>M8) earthquakes remain an overlooked factor. Along the Washington, Oregon, and northern California coasts, the next Cascadia subduction zone (CSZ) earthquake could cause 0.5-2 m of rapid subsidence, dramatically expanding floodplains and exposing communities to heightened flooding hazards.  Mendenhall Laboratory Room 291 and Zoom America/New_York public

Host: Prof. Brendan Crowell

Friday, January 31st @1:45 in ML291 and Zoom - Password: 080817

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Improving Subduction Zone Hazards Assessments Using the Stratigraphic Record
 
Abstract: Climate-driven sea-level is increasing flood risks worldwide, but sudden land subsidence from great (>M8) earthquakes remain an overlooked factor. Along the Washington, Oregon, and northern California coasts, the next Cascadia subduction zone (CSZ) earthquake could cause 0.5-2 m of rapid subsidence, dramatically expanding floodplains and exposing communities to heightened flooding hazards.