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

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/mega-tsunami-warning-west-coast-alaska-hawaii-earthquake-b2755715.html

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.

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rolypolyman@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y

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.