How the Oregon Hazards Lab helps Oregonians prepare for emergencies

May 12, 2026

Leland O’Driscoll, PhD ’12 (geological sciences), sits down on the This Is Oregon podcast to share about the Oregon Hazards Lab. Discover how OHAZ is monitoring natural hazards across the state, from earthquakes to wildfires.

A metal structure with dishes and sensors rises above evergreen trees in the Oregon mountains.