UW earthquake experts discuss how research is helping prepare for “The Big One”
The Cascadia subduction zone, which runs off the coast of the Pacific Northwest, holds the possibility of unleashing a magnitude 9.0 earthquake. Dubbed as “The Big One,” this earthquake is predicted to...
View ArticleUniversity of Washington is a key partner in a new NSF-funded seismic...
The University of Washington is a lead partner for the Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center (CRESCENT), a $15 million, multi-institution earthquake research facility based at the University of...
View ArticleBuilding disaster resilience in Westport, Washington with UW support
The Seattle Times profiled the efforts of Westport, Washington to prepare for a megathrust quake and subsequent tsunami hit. These preparatory efforts, elements of which have been supported by the...
View ArticleUW supports neighborhoods in the Duwamish Valley to build climate resilience
The Seattle neighborhoods of South Park and Georgetown, situated in the Duwamish Valley, have traditionally experienced environmental injustice and suffer from poor health outcomes, both of which are...
View ArticleOptimizing communication and mobilization methods following disasters
A new interdisciplinary $2 million National Science Foundation effort at the University of Washington is examining networks and communication under emergencies. Professor Cynthia Chen, interim chair of...
View ArticleEquity challenges persist when it comes to accessing disaster research funding
Researchers in the space of disaster science strive to address the repercussions of hazards. It is thus critical to prioritize research and researchers whose backgrounds align with the communities most...
View ArticleCenter for Disaster Resilient Communities announces initial cohort of applied...
The Center for Disaster Resilient Communities has selected its inaugural cohort of applied learning fellows for its program, Increasing Diversity in and Equitable Access to Applied Learning in Disaster...
View ArticleUW RAPID Center receives $1.5 million NIH grant, enables greater research on...
The University of Washington Natural Hazard and Disaster Reconnaissance Facility (RAPID) received an annual $1.5 million grant by the National Institutes of Health that allows for an expansion of...
View ArticleCDRC launches the Northwest Center for Evidence-Based Public Health Emergency...
The Center for Disaster Resilient Communities, in partnership with the University of Washington’s Northwest Center for Public Health Practice, was awarded funding to launch the new Northwest Center for...
View ArticleUW researchers assist in discovery of segmented Cascadia Subduction Zone map
New research from the University of Washington in Science Advances provided a detailed map of the Cascadia Subduction Zone, finding the megathrust fault to be divided into four segments and its future...
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