Offshore Observations

Special Interest Group

Offshore Observations

The source region of the next large subduction zone earthquake in Cascadia is offshore where few instruments are located.  Enhancing the quality and quantity of offshore observations in Cascadia is critical to long-term efforts of advancing CRESCENT science goals and estimating the seismic hazard. The Offshore Observations special interest group will gather broad community input on observational needs and priorities and will identify specific areas for accelerated progress through coordination and the development of collaborations that link the academic community, federal agencies, private companies, and international partners. In 2025, CRESCENT will host a community workshop, bringing the Cascadia offshore science community together to discuss recent progress, observational needs, and the path forward for the Offshore Observations group.