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Earthquakes
The Great Washington ShakeOut: What to know about Thursday’s earthquake drill
Everett
New tsunami warning sirens in Everett to be tested Monday
New tsunami sirens installed in Everett in June will be tested for the first time Monday at noon.
Local News
Tsunami warning siren installed in Edmonds, one of many across western Washington
The legislature approved $2.7 million along with $150,000 in federal money to complete a network of 122 towers that can warn people a tsunami is on the way.
Wildfire
Washington DNR predicts challenging 2021 wildfire season
In April alone, Washington state saw over 220 wildfires compared to 160 wildfires last April.
Environment
Scientists seek clues on last eruption at Glacier Peak, Washington’s 2nd most active volcano
Glacier Peak is the second most active explosive volcano in the Cascades, according to scientists.
Earthquakes
Washington tribe's tsunami evacuation tower could become model for the nation
The tower in Tokeland will be available in an emergency to tribal members and non-tribal residents who live off the reservation at the southern end of the peninsula.
Nation World
Fire officials aim to douse blazes fast, avoid megafires
A similar approach was taken last year, driven in part by the pandemic and a desire to avoid the large congregations of personnel needed to fight major fires.
Earthquakes
Here's how ShakeAlert will notify Washington residents if an earthquake shakes nearby
The ShakeAlert early warning system aims to give people time to prepare for an earthquake by dropping, covering and holding on.
Earthquakes
ShakeAlert early earthquake warning system goes live in Washington Tuesday
The ShakeAlert system rapidly detects earthquakes that have already begun and then sends alerts to people's mobile phones to warn them before the shaking hits.
Earthquakes
New tsunami maps show how water could reach Seattle, Everett, Tacoma after an earthquake
Bellingham, Olympia, Seattle, and Tacoma could see anywhere from 6 inches to 11 feet of water from a tsunami off the Washington coast.
Earthquakes
New maps show how a tsunami could impact Seattle and inland Puget Sound
Bellingham, Olympia, Seattle, and Tacoma could see anywhere from six inches to 11 feet of water from a tsunami off the Washington coast.
Earthquakes
ShakeAlert: Washington's earthquake early-warning system to go live May 4
The ShakeAlert system rapidly detects earthquakes that have already begun and then sends alerts to people's mobile phones to warn them before the shaking hits.
Everett
New tsunami warning sirens in Everett to be tested Monday
New tsunami sirens installed in Everett in June will be tested for the first time Monday at noon.
Local News
Tsunami warning siren installed in Edmonds, one of many across western Washington
The legislature approved $2.7 million along with $150,000 in federal money to complete a network of 122 towers that can warn people a tsunami is on the way.
Wildfire
Washington DNR predicts challenging 2021 wildfire season
In April alone, Washington state saw over 220 wildfires compared to 160 wildfires last April.
Environment
Scientists seek clues on last eruption at Glacier Peak, Washington’s 2nd most active volcano
Glacier Peak is the second most active explosive volcano in the Cascades, according to scientists.
Earthquakes
Washington tribe's tsunami evacuation tower could become model for the nation
The tower in Tokeland will be available in an emergency to tribal members and non-tribal residents who live off the reservation at the southern end of the peninsula.
Nation World
Fire officials aim to douse blazes fast, avoid megafires
A similar approach was taken last year, driven in part by the pandemic and a desire to avoid the large congregations of personnel needed to fight major fires.
Earthquakes
Here's how ShakeAlert will notify Washington residents if an earthquake shakes nearby
The ShakeAlert early warning system aims to give people time to prepare for an earthquake by dropping, covering and holding on.
Earthquakes
ShakeAlert early earthquake warning system goes live in Washington Tuesday
The ShakeAlert system rapidly detects earthquakes that have already begun and then sends alerts to people's mobile phones to warn them before the shaking hits.
Earthquakes
New tsunami maps show how water could reach Seattle, Everett, Tacoma after an earthquake
Bellingham, Olympia, Seattle, and Tacoma could see anywhere from 6 inches to 11 feet of water from a tsunami off the Washington coast.
Earthquakes
New maps show how a tsunami could impact Seattle and inland Puget Sound
Bellingham, Olympia, Seattle, and Tacoma could see anywhere from six inches to 11 feet of water from a tsunami off the Washington coast.
Earthquakes
ShakeAlert: Washington's earthquake early-warning system to go live May 4
The ShakeAlert system rapidly detects earthquakes that have already begun and then sends alerts to people's mobile phones to warn them before the shaking hits.
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