1,000-Foot Mega-Tsunami Could Devastate the West Coast, Experts Warn

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A terrifying 1,000-foot mega-tsunami could slam into the West Coast, and scientists say it’s more than just a wild theory. The threat comes from the Cascadia Subduction Zone, a massive offshore fault line stretching from California to Canada. Experts say there’s a 15% chance it could rupture in the next 50 years — triggering a powerful earthquake and a devastating tsunami.  The last time this fault moved was in 1700, causing a quake so strong it sent a tsunami all the way to Japan. Now, with rising sea levels, the impact of the next one could be even worse — swallowing coastal towns, displacing millions, and potentially making some areas uninhabitable.  In this video, we break down what scientists are warning, what history tells us, and how bad it could get if the worst-case scenario hits. WooGlobe Ref : WGA439119 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Imagine a wall of water 1,000 feet high crashing into the West Coast.

00:04Scientists say it could happen.

00:06A massive fault line is lurking just offshore, and experts are sounding the alarm.

00:11It's called the Cascadia subduction zone.

00:13It runs from northern California all the way up to Canada.

00:17And it hasn't moved since the year 1700.

00:19But when it did, it unleashed a monster earthquake and sent a tsunami across the entire Pacific.

00:25Now, scientists say, there's up to a 15% chance of another rupture in the next 50 years.

00:31And nearly a 30% chance by the end of the century.

00:34But here's the scary part.

00:36Sea levels are rising.

00:37And if this fault shifts again, tsunamis could swallow entire coastal towns, making some areas uninhabitable for years.

00:45And yes, megatsunamis are real.

00:48One in Hawaii hit 1312 feet high, taller than the Empire State Building.

00:52That one was caused by a volcanic landslide.

00:56But if the Cascadia zone snaps again, the West Coast may not be ready.

01:00It's not a matter of if, but when.

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