Science Archives - Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center

Community Fault Model Topical Workshop

A workshop to solicit input from the community on the CRESCENT Community Fault Model (CFM) v1.0 and discuss improvements for future versions of the CFM. The workshop will highlight the current goals, criteria for inclusion, and status of the CFM. We welcome participants to share new results from both previously known and newly discovered fault systems in both onshore and offshore regions of Cascadia. The workshop will focus on faults in both the upper plate (North America), the lower plate (Juan de Fuca), and the plate interface.

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Offshore Observations Topical Workshop

More information coming In an effort to coordinate future offshore science in Cascadia, we are designing the Offshore Observations workshop to bring together geoscientists across a variety of disciplines that use offshore datasets to study subduction zones.

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October 2025 CRESCENT Annual Meeting

The CRESCENT Annual Meeting will:

1) Showcase advances in subduction zone science;
2) Provide an update across CRESCENT activities on progress and next steps; and
3) Foster connections between collaborators.

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Ground Motion Modeling Topical Workshop

The goal of the Ground Motion Modeling Special Interest Group Topical Workshop is to define from a community perspective the broad needs, goals, and directions of ground motion modeling and hazard in Cascadia. The desired outcome is to write a peer reviewed roadmap or opinion piece for this frontier.

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Fluids in Cascadia Topical Workshop

Fluids are ubiquitous in subduction zones and play a fundamental role in modulating many observed processes along the megathrust and other related faults, including slip behaviors and deformation mode. This cross-disciplinary workshop brings together geophysicists, geologists, geochemists, and modelers to discuss the role of fluids in Cascadia.

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January 2025 CRESCENT Annual Meeting

CRESCENT Annual Meeting – Jan 10, 2025

CRESCENT will hold a 1-day meeting adjacent to the USGS Subduction Zone Science Meeting at the UW campus in Seattle.

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Tsunami Topical Workshop

This cross-disciplinary workshop will review state-of-the-art of tsunami risk assessments, scientific gaps, and technical advancements to be implemented in the future. Designed to be of interest to participants from different scientific and engineering fields, the workshop will address four core themes.

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Mentor Application

Now Accepting Mentor Applications for 2025-2026!

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5/17/2024: Oregon Delegation USGS Funding Request

The University of Oregon asked the Oregon delegation to make funding for the US Geological Survey (USGS) subduction zone science budget a priority for the FY25 federal budget.

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Community Velocity Model Topical Workshop

An online workshop to update the community on CRESCENT CVM goals and broaden the participation of/interaction with the Cascadia-focused research community. The workshop will include presentations and discussions on existing velocity models, velocity model creation workflows, model validation techniques, and uses of velocity models by various sub-disciplines and communities to further research agendas. We look to solicit feedback and create potential collaborations that can contribute to the success of the CRESCENT CVM by learning from prior experiences and better understanding community needs, uses, considerations, and potential pitfalls.

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