What we've done.
The CRESCENT Annual Meeting will:
1)Â Showcase advances in subduction zone science;
2) Provide an update across CRESCENT activities on progress and next steps; and
3) Foster connections between collaborators.
October 2025 CRESCENT Annual Meeting Read More »
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. The workshop will comprise a series of short talk sessions followed by breakout groups. Session topics include fluid pathways and hydrology of subduction zones, constraints on megathrust locking state and shallow slow slip, accretionary wedge deformation, structure of the incoming plate, and future plans for ocean drilling, fiber-optic sensing, and cabled infrastructure.
Offshore Observations Topical Workshop Read More »
October 16 is ShakeOut – the world’s largest earthquake drill! CRESCENT is partnering with University of Oregon Safety and Risk Services, the Oregon Hazards Lab, and the Museum of Natural and Cultural History to host a series of events during ShakeOut week.
2025 Great Oregon ShakeOut Read More »
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.
Community Fault Model Topical Workshop Read More »
Following the first iteration of this workshop in June 2024, this two-day event is designed to explore the emergent challenges and needs of the multi-disciplinary community involved in earthquake hazard study and mitigation in the Pacific Northwest. A mix of CRESCENT research updates, community presentations, and facilitated discussion sessions will address the following themes:
-Science communication
-Emergency preparedness and response
-Data availability and access
-Resource limitations
2025 Partnerships & Applications Workshop Read More »
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.
Fluids in Cascadia Topical Workshop Read More »
This interdisciplinary workshop will bring together researchers, practitioners and policy makers concerned with shallow seismic hazards and ground failure impacts, and will inform the efforts of related CRESCENT Working Groups to deliver societally relevant products.
Cascading Hazards Topical Workshop Read More »
“Rumblings: Preparing for Cascadia” film screening and panel
This documentary explores the imminent threat of another large Cascadia earthquake and tsunami. Highlighting Oregon’s extensive preparations, the film delves into state and local efforts, as well as the proactive measures taken by individuals and families.
Cascadia 325th Anniversary Read More »
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.
January 2025 CRESCENT Annual Meeting Read More »
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.
Tsunami Topical Workshop Read More »