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Scientists Warn Cascadia Faultline Could Trigger Catastrophic Earthquake and Tsunami on West Coast

Scientists Warn Cascadia Faultline Could Trigger Catastrophic Earthquake and Tsunami on West Coast

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Scientists have raised alarms about the Cascadia Subduction Zone, an underwater faultline off the west coast of America, that could unleash a devastating earthquake and tsunami at any moment. This faultline spans 600 miles (966 kilometers) from Southern Canada to Northern California. Recent underwater mapping has revealed that this faultline, typically divided into two parts, is now splitting into four sections, indicating heightened risk. The Cascadia Subduction Zone has been identified as a major geological threat due to its immense potential for seismic activity. If there is even slight movement in the tectonic plates here, it could trigger catastrophic destruction. Scientists warn that this faultline could generate an earthquake with a magnitude exceeding 9.0, far surpassing the cap...
New Research Highlights Earthquake Threat in the Cascadia Subduction Zone

New Research Highlights Earthquake Threat in the Cascadia Subduction Zone

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The Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ), a major geological faultline stretching 1,000 kilometers from Northern California to British Columbia, Canada, is under renewed scientific scrutiny. This zone, marking the boundary between the Juan de Fuca and North American tectonic plates, is not only a key interest for geologists but also a potential source of one of the most powerful earthquakes and tsunamis the world could experience. A new study published in Science Advances on June 7, has brought this peril into sharper focus, indicating that regions within the CSZ might rupture individually or simultaneously, leading to varying impacts. The study underscores the significant threat posed by the CSZ, where massive earthquakes have the potential to generate tsunamis over 100 feet high. Harold Tob...