The New
Yorker dubbed it the “really big one.” Geologists have heralded its imminent
approach for years. Broadcasters and bloggers have facilitated dozens of heated
discussions regarding its potency and approach. But just how big is this earthquake
truly supposed to be and how can we best prepare for its arrival?
Located
along the Cascadia Subduction Zone, the Pacific Northwest is due for a
devastating earthquake of epic proportions. After the social media explosion
caused by Kathryn Schulz’s article in The New Yorker, the region’s residents
have faced a deluge of information and speculation. Below is a list of
resources from OSU Press and our friends at University of Washington Press to
help explain the situation and filter fact from fiction.
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Living
on a Restless Coast
Bonnie Henderson
ISNB-13: 978-0-87071-732-1
Oregon State University Press, 2014
The discovery of the Cascadia Subduction Zone didn’t
happen overnight—and neither will a change in our infrastructure or political
climate. Using the sleepy town of Seaside as a focal point, Henderson
elucidates the charged intersection of science, human nature, and public
policy.
Living
with Earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest 
A
Survivor’s Guide, Open Access Second Edition
Robert S. Yeats
ISBN-13: 978-0-87071-024-7
Oregon State University, 2004
An essential guide for anyone interested in understanding
and preparing for the next big earthquake. Learn updated information about the
Cascadia Subduction Zone in the forthcoming third digital edition.
Japanese
Clues to a Parent Earthquake in North America
Brian F. Atwater
ISBN-13: 978-0-29598-535-0
University of Washington Press, 2005
How can tectonic action along the North American coastline
trigger an immense tsunami in Japan? Tug on your detective cap and delve into
the primary resources and geological clues uncovered by Atwater.
Exploring
the Geologic Past, Present, and Future of the Pacific Northwest
Ellen Morris Bishop
ISBN-13: 978-0-87071-748-2
Oregon State University Press, 2014
Stunning color photographs, maps, and charts introduce new
readers to the field of geology. Written in an engaging and accessible manner,
this beautiful book recounts the region’s past climate record and discusses
implications for the future.
Sixth Edition
Elizabeth L. and William N. Orr
ISBN-13: 978-0-87071-681-2
Oregon State University Press, 2012
“Caught between converging crustal plates, the Pacific
Northwest faces a future of massive earthquakes and tsunamis.” The future may
be riddled with uncertainty, but the geologic features visible today may unlock
the story of the past—and prepare us for what’s to come.
Living
with Earthquakes in California 
A
Survivor’s Guide
Robert S. Yeats
ISBN-13: 978-0-87071-493-1
Oregon State University Press, 2001
California has climbed the ranks to become one of the
world’s most advanced localities in terms of earthquake safety and
preparedness. Yeats describes the state’s innovate approach, simultaneously
offering a how-to-manual for life in earthquake country.
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