Scientists examine a large-volume spring in young volcanic rocks of the Mckenzie River watershed on the west side of the Cascade topographic crest that was monitored as part of this study.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon researchers have uncovered a water reservoir beneath the Cascades that is estimated to be three times the capacity of Lake Mead. University of Oregon revealed its ...

While studying the landscape of Oregon’s Cascade Range, also known as the Cascades, a team of scientists discovered that a region of subsurface water is far larger than previously thought—and ...

Atop the Oregon Cascades, team finds a huge buried aquifer Date: January 13, 2025 Source: University of Oregon Summary: Scientists have mapped the amount of water stored beneath volcanic rocks at ...

Although a boon for the parched West, the aquifer is fed by snowpack, and scientists estimate dramatic reductions in snow in the Cascades in the coming decades. As the world warms, water in the ...

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A massive aquifer is stored just beneath volcanic rocks at the crest of the central Oregon Cascades — possibly the largest aquifer of its kind in the U.S., according to researchers at the ...

Yet on a clear day, the western Cascades are our own personal snow-capped end of the world, even if we’d be hard-pressed to name more than one or two. It’s easy to take such a stunning view ...

The Damajaqua Cascades are one of the most thrilling sights and experiences in Puerto Plata. Better known as the "27 Waterfalls," the cascades are just that – and have been set up as a national ...

Winter weather alerts are in place along the Cascades, from southern Washington through Southern Oregon. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the west slopes of ...

Ramsey Cascades tumbles down 105 feet of rock, creating a fitting reward for hikers hardy enough to complete the 4-mile hike, which climbs more than 2,000 feet in elevation from the trailhead in ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — KGW issued a Weather Impact Alert for the Oregon Cascades on Saturday night, ending at 4 a.m. Monday due to heavy snow and areas of freezing rain. A winter storm warning is in ...