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A new study reported by ScienceDaily suggests the ground beneath the Pacific Northwest is slowly splitting as tectonic forces pull the region apart. The findings point to ongoing deformation in the Cascadia area, drawing attention from geologists and readers concerned about earthquake and volcanic risk in the western United States.
- 2Amtrak Cascades Airo trains debut Sept. 30 in Pacific Northwest▼Amtrak Cascades Airo trains debut Sept. 30 in the Pacific Northwest
New Amtrak Cascades Airo trains will enter service on September 30 in the Pacific Northwest, according to Oregon Public Broadcasting. The debut marks the arrival of updated trainsets on the corridor linking cities in Washington and Oregon. Coverage so far focuses on the launch date, with no further details on routes, schedules or passenger reactions available yet.