Scientists warn if a 1,000-ft ‘mega-tsunami’ spurs from an active fault line it could wipe part of America off the map

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Scientists warn if a 1,000-ft ‘mega-tsunami’ spurs from an active fault line it could wipe part of America off the map

Alaska, Hawaii and areas along the mainland West Coast would be at risk if an earthquake erupts along the Cascadia subduction zone within the next 50 years.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/mega-tsunami-warning-west-coast-alaska-hawaii-earthquake-b2755715.htmlOpen link View original on metawire.eu

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rolypolyman

lemmy.world

It's been incredible to me to see all the new construction along the northwest Oregon beaches in Street View. People are gambling a fortune that their places will be just fine in 50 years and that they'll be able to get out in time.

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