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A new study reports that the Earth's crust is actively tearing apart beneath the Pacific Northwest, the region long watched for its Cascadia subduction zone earthquake risk. The findings describe ongoing deformation and rifting processes along the seabed off the coast of Oregon and Washington, adding to scientific understanding of how tectonic plates behave in the area.
- 2Native artist reshaped Washington's public art landscape▼How one Native artist changed Washington’s public art landscape
A Native American artist is credited with transforming public art across Washington state, according to Cascadia Daily News. The report highlights how the artist's work and influence have changed which communities and perspectives are represented in the state's public spaces, bringing Indigenous art and visibility to a landscape long dominated by other traditions.