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| Formation | October 2023 |
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| Purpose | Earthquake hazards research and geoscience education |
| Headquarters | Eugene, OR, USA |
Director | Diego Melgar |
| Website | cascadiaquakes |
The Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center (CRESCENT) is a research and educational collaboration between public and private universities, government agencies, and non-profits.[1][2] The stated mission of the center[3] is to (i) carry out basic and applied science research on earthquake hazards at the Cascadia Subduction Zone, (ii) promote access to careers in the geosciences, especially amongst minoritized individuals, and (iii) form partnerships between researchers and organizations in charge of response and planning for earthquake hazards.
- ^ Hasler, Caroline (October 16, 2023). "Shaking Up Earthquake Science in Cascadia". Eos. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ "How destructive could 'the big one' be? A new UO earthquake center will study impacts". The Register-Guard. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ "About CRESCENT". Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
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