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Using science, technology, and community engagement to understand, detect, and mitigate multi-hazards in the Pacific Northwest.

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It’s #FieldWorkFridayπŸ› οΈ

This week we headed to ROXY for a battery replacement and solar controller re-program, swung by RUCH re-program the controller, and wrapped up at SOUA, where we're planning a move! It's getting relocated a few hundred feet and treated to a nice update!

27.02.2026 23:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Valentine's DayπŸ’•

Can't define your special someone with only one natural hazard? Don't worry, OHAZ has you coveredπŸ”₯🫨

#ValentinesDay #Valentine #NaturalHazard#STEM

13.02.2026 23:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ever wonder how we monitor 300+ stations to keep Oregon safe? 🌲

Our Director, Leland O’Driscoll, joins the "This is Oregon" podcast to talk #ShakeAlert, AI fire detection, and building a more resilient state.

πŸ”ŠListen: linktr.ee/ohaz_uo

11.02.2026 20:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ› οΈ Happy #FieldWorkFriday

In the winter, sometimes fieldwork can look a bit different! OHAZ field techs spent an evening with UO’s geology club, explaining what it’s like to work in a geotechnical role, and the skills that could help them to find similar roles in the future.

06.02.2026 18:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #FieldWorkFriday πŸ› οΈ

This week, our field techs serviced seismic site VERNβ€”swapping batteries, adding a solar panel, and completing routine maintenance to keep stations running 24/7 for real-time data and #ShakeAlert

24.01.2026 00:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s #FieldWorkFriday! πŸ› οΈ

OHAZ field techs looped through Eastern OR to service sites ADEL, LKVW, LOST, and KFALβ€”replacing batteries and programming charge controllers to extend system life.

Year-round maintenance keeps real-time data flowing for research and #ShakeAlert.

16.01.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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❄️Even when wildfire season is over, OHAZ cameras serve critical purposes, like monitoring winter sports runs! We operate cameras at #WillamettePass⛷️ and #Timberline πŸ‚. Check the snow 24/7 on alertwest.live and the Watch Duty App.

#OregonSnowboarding #OregonSkiing

15.01.2026 19:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Oregon Hazards Lab!πŸŽ„β„οΈ

Last night, a few of our cameras picked up some strange activity*πŸ€”

*Note: The information bar typically included in camera screenshots has been removed for the privacy of those in the image… We’d like to stay on the Nice List

25.12.2025 19:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s #FieldWorkFriday! πŸ› οΈ

This week, field technicians visited seismic site ROGE in Southern Oregon.

During their solar array upgrade, they were able to make friends with what we believe is a Clouded Salamander! 🦎

#GoDucks #STEM

19.12.2025 21:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s #FieldWorkFriday!
Last week, our techs visited seismic site SNAKE and other stations across southwest Oregon to keep the network healthy and ready for tiny ground motions. OHAZ often installs @pnsn1 stations near fire lookouts thanks to their quiet, remote locations.

05.12.2025 23:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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OHAZ Wrapped 2025!

62,258 miles, 153 field days, and 4.2 million Oregonians protected.
Here’s to the towers we climbed and the conduit trenches we dug.

See you out there in the 2026 field season! πŸ’šπŸ’›πŸ¦†

#Wrapped #stem #Oregon #GoDucks

03.12.2025 23:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s #FieldWorkFriday! OHAZ multi-hazards staff & student techs wrapped up their rope-access training πŸͺ’ to help prep for cert upgrades, test new techniques πŸ§—, & gear up for next field season. This training keeps them safe, efficient & effective while climbing comms towers!

21.11.2025 22:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #FieldworkFriday!

This week, OHAZ multi-hazard techs spent 3 days training with our lead seismic tech to learn more about the seismic systems and operating procedures we run with the @pnsn1.bsky.social network. Perfect timing for the winter #fieldwork season! πŸ› οΈβ„οΈ

#WomeninSTEM #STEM

14.11.2025 22:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Three men upgrade a seismic monitoring station in a clearcut under a powerline.

Three men upgrade a seismic monitoring station in a clearcut under a powerline.

Two men upgrade a seismic monitoring station at the edge of a forest.

Two men upgrade a seismic monitoring station at the edge of a forest.

A seismic monitoring station is at the edge of a forest.

A seismic monitoring station is at the edge of a forest.

A snowcapped mountain rises above surrounding forests and hills.

A snowcapped mountain rises above surrounding forests and hills.

DYK the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network is managed jointly by UO, UW, and USGS? Together we operate 700+ seismic monitoring stations! #FieldWorkFriday

Field technicians from OHAZ and UW recently teamed up to upgrade VLM, a @pnsn1.bsky.social site NW of Mt. Hood. Team work makes the dream work! πŸ¦†πŸΎ

07.11.2025 16:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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CRESCENT's Twinning Program is seeking mentor pairs to guide undergraduate students through a yearlong research project.

⏰ Applications close January 15, 2026
Program begins Fall 2026

Learn more and apply here ⬇️
cascadiaquakes.org/2024/10/03/m...

05.11.2025 17:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Thumbnail showing rupture zone of the 2004 earthquake and subsequent propagation of tsunami waves with text "Surprise Earthquake?"

Thumbnail showing rupture zone of the 2004 earthquake and subsequent propagation of tsunami waves with text "Surprise Earthquake?"

On this World Tsunami Awareness Day, we look back at the 2004 Sumatra–Andaman earthquake and tsunami and reflect on the lessons learned and scientific advances made in tsunami warning. #TsunamiDay

Watch: The Science Behind the 2004 Sumatra–Andaman Earthquake & Tsunami
πŸ“½οΈ https://loom.ly/nvoYSSA

05.11.2025 10:10 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
This graphic tells people to go to high ground if they are at the coast and get an earthquake early warning alert or feel shaking.

This graphic tells people to go to high ground if they are at the coast and get an earthquake early warning alert or feel shaking.

Today is World Tsunami Awareness Day.

If you are on the coast and feel shaking or get an earthquake early warning alert, you should #DropCoverHoldOn. Wait for shaking to stop. Then evacuate to high ground or inland. A tsunami may be coming!

Learn about #ShakeAlert at usgs.gov/FAQ/BeShakeAlertSafe.

05.11.2025 18:05 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A wildfire camera is on top of a telecommunications tower with the Columbia River Gorge visible in the background.

A wildfire camera is on top of a telecommunications tower with the Columbia River Gorge visible in the background.

A young man hoists a wildfire camera on top of a telecommunications tower, with a desert and blue sky in the background.

A young man hoists a wildfire camera on top of a telecommunications tower, with a desert and blue sky in the background.

We just added two new wildfire cameras in the Columbia River Gorge! #FieldworkFriday

The Stacker and Juniper cameras are in WA so they can spot fires on both sides of the river. Thanks Klickitat PUD for hosting them!

Live feeds will be available soon on ALERTWest.live and the @watchduty.org app.

24.10.2025 16:19 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This webinar is happening today at 1pm!

23.10.2025 16:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
This graphic encourages people to register for a Zoom webinar about ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning for lifeline infrastructure.

This graphic encourages people to register for a Zoom webinar about ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning for lifeline infrastructure.

The #ShakeAlert System rapidly detects earthquakes and alerts people before dangerous shaking arrives.

A free @cascadiaeqs.bsky.social webinar on 10/23 will share how community lifelines can use #EEW technology to protect critical infrastructure.

πŸ”— Register: cascadiaquakes.org/2025/09/08/c...

20.10.2025 16:56 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
This flyer encourages people to attend a walk and talk program at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History at 2pm on October 16 at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History.

This flyer encourages people to attend a walk and talk program at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History at 2pm on October 16 at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History.

Today is the #ShakeOut earthquake drill! Join us at the @uoregon.bsky.social Museum of Natural and Cultural History for a special Walk & Talk about earthquakes and preparedness.

The program begins at 2pm at @uomnch.bsky.social. Learn more at mnch.uoregon.edu/index.php/learn/great-oregon-shakeout.

16.10.2025 16:03 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's International ShakeOut Day! Take a moment at 10:16 a.m. (local time) to practice your β€œDrop, Cover, and Hold On."

If you live in an earthquake-prone region, it isn’t a question of if, but when an earthquake will occur. Be sure to make a plan and be prepared!

πŸ“½οΈ https://loom.ly/Nh4BnmE

16.10.2025 06:25 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Recent @Mariners games have been shaking things up enough for our seismometers to notice but those waves are all in good fun. It's a great reminder that real quakes can happen anytime. Join us tomorrow (10/16) for @ShakeOut and practice what to do when the ground really moves.

15.10.2025 18:00 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Only 2 days left until The Great #Nevada #ShakeOut on October 16th and 10:16am! Do you know what to do during an earthquake if you're indoors? What about outdoors? Learn some tips from our video: tinyurl.com/yxyseyb2

14.10.2025 21:30 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Tomorrow is the last day to donate to OHAZ via our Duckfunder! Your contribution would directly benefit our wildfire camera network. Thank you to everyone who has already supported us!

duckfunder.uoregon.edu/project/46953

14.10.2025 22:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Learn more about upcoming #ShakeOut events at cascadiaquakes.org/2025/09/08/2025-great-oregon-shakeout!

14.10.2025 16:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
This infographic encourages people to participate in the ShakeOut earthquake drill on October 16.

This infographic encourages people to participate in the ShakeOut earthquake drill on October 16.

ShakeOut is this Thursday! Are you participating in the world’s largest earthquake drill?

Register your family, school, or workplace to participate at shakeout.org.

Learn about #ShakeOut events on the @uoregon.bsky.social on campus at cascadiaquakes.org/2025/09/08/2025-great-oregon-shakeout.

13.10.2025 16:16 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Our week of events for #ShakeOut begins today! If you are a @uoregon.bsky.social student or employee, stop by our table in the EMU Fishbowl between 10am and 3pm to learn about earthquakes and preparedness!

13.10.2025 16:13 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
This infographic encourages people to participate in the ShakeOut earthquake drill so they can practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On.

This infographic encourages people to participate in the ShakeOut earthquake drill so they can practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On.

10/16 is #ShakeOut – the world’s largest earthquake drill!

Practice how to protect yourself during an earthquake. As soon as you feel shaking or get an alert from the #ShakeAlert #EEW System, #DropCoverHoldOn!

Register your drill at shakeout.org. #SeismicSaturday

11.10.2025 14:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image with Dubs the Husky and PNSN Team Member doing a drop cover and hold on drill. Text about ShakeOut noting date (October 16, 2025) and link (shakeout.org). Bottom part of image shows cartoon Drop, Cover, Hold On panels.

Image with Dubs the Husky and PNSN Team Member doing a drop cover and hold on drill. Text about ShakeOut noting date (October 16, 2025) and link (shakeout.org). Bottom part of image shows cartoon Drop, Cover, Hold On panels.

Dubs is ready to #ShakeOut... Are you?
We’re just ONE WEEK away from the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill on October 16! Join Dubs in practicing Drop, Cover, and Hold On.
Register your participation and explore all the ways you can boost awareness for this event at shakeout.org.

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