Registration is now open for the upcoming virtual sessions on Tsunami Sources for Hazard Assessment! Learn how tsunami source models are shaping hazard assessments for the Cascadia Subduction Zone. Register here: https://cascadiaquakes.org/science/tsunami-sources-for-hazard-assessment/

Course materials are now available from our Technical Short Course: Strain Accumulation & Release from GNSS on the course webpage. Explore how GNSS observations are used to measure crustal deformation and better understand earthquake processes. Access the materials: https://ow.ly/NKAa50ZxfEN

REMINDER! Call for Abstracts AGU 2026 We invite submissions to 'Earthquake Processes and Hazards in the Cascadia Subduction Zone'. This session welcomes contributions that advance understanding of the Cascadia Subduction Zone across spatial and temporal scales. More info: https://ow.ly/GwZl50ZuxjI

Instead of a traditional summer mentor visit, Atiya Simon was selected for the SZNet 2026 Cascadia Pilot Project at Mount Hood—the focus of her Twinning Project! An incredible opportunity to learn alongside scientists studying the hazards and geology of her research region. Congrats, Atiya!

Our Geoscience Education & Inclusion Program Manager, Shannon Fasola, presented a poster today on Cores to Code at the 2026 Earth Educators' Rendezvous hosted by the National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) and the Science Education Resource Center (SERC). C2C returns next summer!

Presentation recordings, slide decks and other resources from CRESCENT's recent Partnerships & Applications Workshop are now available at: https://ow.ly/tvxs50ZoZvh

Twinning Spotlight: Gigi Albers – Colorado School of Mines Last month, Gigi visited Oʻahu to work with her Twinning mentors, running tsunami models at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center and collaborating with researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

We are excited to announce the publication of two foundational articles on CRESCENT in Seismological Research Letters! https://cascadiaquakes.org/2026/07/10/crescent-srl-papers/

Twinning Spotlight: Cayden Woolery (Purdue) Cayden spent 3 weeks at New Mexico Tech gaining hands-on experience with seismic instrumentation & fieldwork. He toured the EarthScope Consortium Primary Instrument Center, helped his mentor install a permanent seismic station.

Wrapping up the 3rd P&A Meeting today with a collaborative earthquake response exercise to inform future scenario development and resilience planning across Cascadia. Thanks to all of our organizers, speakers, poster presenters, & attendees who made this all possible! https://ow.ly/uUfS50ZhMV5

The CRESCENT 3rd Partnerships & Applications Workshop is underway in Portland! Over the next two days, participants will explore “What’s the Scenario?” and collaborate to advance earthquake resilience across Cascadia. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/gOHT50Zhj6z

Materials are now available from the 2026 Faulting, Deformation, and Tsunamigenesis in Cascadia Topical Workshop! Check them out here: https://cascadiaquakes.org/2026/01/20/det-topical-workshop/

Advance your career in geoscience — apply for a CRESCENT Professional Developemt travel stipend to support travel to a conference, workshop, training course, or another event this fall/winter that will build your professional skills & connections. https://ow.ly/h0YW50Z8mqf

Shout out to our communications intern, Emily Ferrence, who presented her undergrad research on using machine learning to build an earthquake catalog in the Galápagos at the UO's Earth Science Research Gala yesterday! Emily's project is with Emilie Hooft of our CVM Working Group. Way to go, Emily!

This Thursday, tune into the CoPes Hub virtual seminar featuring highlights and research advances from the Cascadia CoPes Hub. Register here: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/CPUXaJFORja09QwdtmX3RQ#/registration

Yesterday we wrapped up Day 2 of At the Shallow Frontier with presentations, posters, and a collaborative White Paper Writing Session. Thank you to all speakers and participants for a great workshop!

2 topical workshops this week! Today we kicked off At the Shallow Frontier: Faulting, Deformation, & Tsunamigenesis in Cascadia. Day 1 featured engaging presentations & poster lightning talks highlighting new observations & interdisciplinary research. Learn more: https://ow.ly/zsCW50Z5q0Q

Our Ground Motion Modeling (GMM) Topical Workshop is off to a great start! Researchers are coming together to review the state of knowledge for Cascadia GMMs and better understand how subduction ground motions differ from crustal earthquakes and impact seismic hazard. https://ow.ly/pb2050Z4Vhf

Learn and connect with experts at the 13th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering in Portland from July 13-17. Register before rates increase on June 1! https://13ncee.eeri.org/registration/

In this week's CLiP webinar OSU's Dr. Matt Evans & Dr. Ben Leshchinsky will show how GOSEP, a statewide geotechnical database, informs engineering and planning decisions across Oregon. Register here: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Gxdl4_cCTLaGkP0j1PbQQ#/registration

CRESCENT's May 2026 Newsletter is out now! Check it out: https://ow.ly/fmA050Z1Mht

Last week to apply for "Reading the Earthquake Record: A Field Course in Paleoseismology". Travel, lodging & meals provided. For grad students, postdocs & early careers who have research or application needs for using/collecting paleoseismic data. Learn more & apply ⬇️ https://ow.ly/FxAn50YIn6F

Last week to apply! Submit proposals for funding for the 2026-27 CRESCENT Seed Grant Program by May 15th! Any researchers in the US eligible for regular NSF funding are invited to apply. Learn more here: https://cascadiaquakes.org/science/#smallgrants

The technical program has been announced for July’s 13th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering in Portland hosted by EERI. Check it out today and register! https://13ncee.eeri.org/full-conference-program/

This Thursday, tune into the CoPes Hub virtual seminar featuring Center for Land Surface Hazards (CLaSH) co-PI Dr. Josh Roering to learn about CLaSH and discover opportunities to engage. Register here: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/CPUXaJFORja09QwdtmX3RQ#/registration

Tomorrow, join the EarthScope Consortium-opterated NSF National Geophysical Facility and CRESCENT for a Geoscience Career Panel webinar showcasing diverse career paths across academia, industry, government, nonprofit, consulting, and beyond. Register & meet the panelists ➡️ https://loom.ly/C5czWbs

Last Week to Register for CRESCENT's Partnerships & Applications Workshop, 25-26 June, 2026! This year's focus is on scenario uses, needs, and collaborations for Cascadia. Apply here by Thursday, April 30th: https://ow.ly/njBC50YwWLm Event webpage: https://ow.ly/T3HO50YwWLn

In this week's CLiP webinar Dr. Albert Kottke (Pacific Gas & Electric) introduces a novel approach that uses suites of spatially correlated scenarios to deliver more realistic regional hazard and risk insights. Register: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2oUCSazqS8GjyUsHCeepDA

Hello from the field! The CRESCENT team has been hard at work along the Oregon Coast, collecting 33 tree slabs from two Cascadia earthquakes, capturing detailed 3D scans, and logging a full stratigraphic section. Ashley (DNR), Bryan (UA), Marge (PSU), John (PSU), Charlotte (UA), and David (UA)

Join the EarthScope Consortium-opterated NSF National Geophysical Facility and CRESCENT for a Geoscience Career Panel webinar showcasing diverse career paths across academia, industry, government, nonprofit, consulting, and beyond. Register & meet the panelists ➡️ https://loom.ly/C5czWbs