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The Cascadia Subduction Zone looks a little different than researchers thought. Here's what that means for 'The Big One'
Newly-released research led by the University of Washington (UW) showed that a feature scientists hypothesized was present ...
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Most dangerous part of this U.S. earthquake fault identified as "one of Earth's biggest hazards"
Coastal communities from northern California to British Columbia live atop the Cascadia Subduction Zone, which spans about ...
A tsunami that never ends? Study highlights a looming West Coast risk.
The tsunami wave from an anticipated earthquake off the West Coast could reach 100 feet and permanently flood parts of the ...
1,000-foot-tall ‘mega tsunami’ threatens US across three regions, experts warn
Researchers found that a potential powerful earthquake combined with rising sea levels could lead to a mega tsunami.
Scientists Warn That Massive Flooding and Tsunamis Could Hit 3 Major Regions in the U.S.
A new study from researchers at Virginia Tech says that there is an increased risk of flooding and tsunamis in the Pacific ...
This country, a friend of India, to be hit by mega tsunami with 1000 feet high waves, massive earthquake of…, areas to be…, not Japan
This warning is for a terrifying tsunami (mega tsunami) that could devastate large parts of America. The magnitude of this ...
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Readers respond: State fuel storage requires earthquake escape route
Many parts of Oregon are under threat of natural disaster. One risk is unique – it is a statewide burden shouldered by one ...
'Mega tsunami' warning as 3 regions face being wiped out by 1,000ft wave
Experts have warned that the US is at an increased risk of experiencing a mega-tsunami which can impact millions of lives and ...
Massive underwater volcano off Oregon coast could erupt soon; scientists weigh risk of 9.0 earthquake and Pacific tsunami
A powerful underwater volcano known as Axial Seamount off the Oregon coast may erupt. Though scientists say it poses no ...