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What is the difference between a watch and a warning?
A watch means that a disaster might come into your area. A warning means that the disaster is active and you should take shelter.
What are the most common natural disasters in the Pacific Northwest?
The most common natural disasters are:
Floods: Ranging from winter rain-on-snow events to tidal flooding and debris flows. Atmospheric rivers have become a major driver of destructive flooding.
Wildfires & Smoke: Increasing in frequency and intensity, causing air quality crises and billion-dollar damages.
Earthquakes: The PNW faces three types: Deep (intraslab), shallow crustal, and the massive Cascadia Subduction Zone megathrust earthquake.
Volcanic Eruptions/Lahars: Active volcanoes like Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens pose risks, including lahars (mudflows).
Landslides: Common in hilly terrain, particularly during rainy, wet winters.
Windstorms & Winter Storms: High-intensity winter storms bring heavy snow, ice, and high winds that knock out power.
Always check with your local weather service to understand.
Where can I find help after a disaster?
How can I learn more about disasters?
Use resources like FEMA.gov for official information
How do disasters get detected
Sattelite information comes back, monitoring Earth for severe patterns.