Cascadia

[ kas-key-dee-uh ]

noun

1. another term for the Pacific Northwest, often used to refer to this area specifically as an environmentally significant bioregion.

Example Sentences

The upgrade also would improve warnings for the Pacific Northwest and California’s North Coast, which are threatened by tsunamis from quakes along the Cascadia subduction zone.

From Los Angeles Times

In their last MLS match, the Sounders conceded late to draw against Cascadia rival Vancouver at Lumen Field.

From Seattle Times

Splay faults exist at subduction zones bordering Ecuador, Cascadia, Chile, and Japan, suggesting they may contribute to tsunami hazards at those locations as well.

From Science Daily

The Sounders were ticking to the close of one of their better matches of the season against Cascadia rival Vancouver.

From Seattle Times

The Reign are trying to shake last week’s 4-0 road loss to Cascadia rival Portland.

From Seattle Times