![Cascadia Subduction Zone](https://uw-s3-cdn.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2014/04/05152419/Cascadia-Subduction-Zone-150x99.jpg)
This week, scientists with the University of Washington gathered 55 experts from around the region. Their goal: to step up efforts to prepare for the next magnitude nine earthquake in the Northwest and the ensuing recovery. See today’s story in King 5 News.