CRESCENT Topical Workshop

Ground Motion Modeling

May 27, 2026
Eugene, OR

Workshop Goals

Workshop Goals:

Gather a diverse community of experts to review state of knowledge for GMMs in Cascadia and identify what is different about subduction ground motions from crustal earthquakes, and the impact on GMs
Define the broad needs, goals, and directions of ground motion modeling and hazard
identify priorities in fundamental and applied science directions for the next decade

Participants will engage in discussion and brainstorming with the desired outcome to coauthor a peer reviewed roadmap or opinion piece for this frontier.

GMM Virtual Sessions, January 9 and 29, 2026

Attendance

The May topical workshop has limited capacity, and participation is by invitation only. Please reach out to cascadiaquakes@uoregon.edu for more information.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GROUND MOTION MODELING SPEcIAL INTEREST GROUP

Agenda

Note: All times Pacific Daylight Time. Details subject to change.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

8:30 – 9:00 Check in and Coffee

9:00-9:30 Welcome and workshop overview

9:30 – 10:30 Introductions and discussion

10:30-11:30 Session 1 – Structural characterization

11:30-12:30 Lunch

12:30-1:30 Session 2 – Validation: Moving simulations from research to practice

1:30-2:30 Session 3 – Sources

2:30-3:00 Break

3:00-4:00 Session 4 – Other data

4:00-5:00 Next steps

5:30 – 7:00 CRESCENT Reception

Travel & Lodging

May 27, 2026

EMU, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR

Venue

This CRESCENT Topical Workshop will be held at the University of Oregon, in the Gumwood Room of the Erb Memorial Union Building (EMU) located at 1395 University St., Eugene, OR 97403

Local information

The EMU is located at the heart of the University of Oregon campus, within easy reach of downtown Eugene and surrounding places of interest. Click here for information on where to eat, drink and recreate, or check this map for more ideas.

Flights and ground transportation

Eugene airport (EUG) is a ~20 minute drive from the meeting venue. There is no public transportation from the airport to the university, though several taxi, shuttle and rideshare options are available.

Parking

The University of Oregon has two main parking garages that are an eight-minute walk from the workshop venue: 13^th St Garage and Millrace Drive Garage. Daily visitor permits for other campus lots, including ADA parking spaces, are available via the University’s parking portal.

Lodging

CRESCENT has selected the Residence Inn by Marriott Eugene Springfield as their host hotel. Located 1.6 miles from the meeting venue, the hotel is conveniently located near restaurants and a multi-use path leading to UO campus. Here is a trail map from the hotel to the EMU. PeaceHea lth Rides has a couple of bike share hubs near the hotel. Lyft and UBER are also available in the Eugene area.

To book lodging at the Residence Inn negotiated CRESCENT group rate, follow this link and book by April 26, 2026. A hot breakfast buffet is included with the room rate. The property has an outdoor pool, hot tub and fitness center. On-site parking is available at $10 per vehicle, per day.

The Hayward Inn and Best Western New Oregon are hotel options less than a 10-minute walk from the venue though they are likely sold out or very high rates due to a track and field competition taking place at the same time as the workshop.