1,000-Foot Mega-Tsunami Could Devastate Three States in the US

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Experts are delivering a disturbing alert: a colossal mega-tsunami reaching a thousand feet could potentially obliterate the entire West Coast of the United States, with three states in particular at significant risk. Researchers from Columbia University and the USGS have pinpointed the Cascadia Subduction Zone — a fault line stretching 600 miles from Northern California to Vancouver Island — as one of the most perilous geological structures on the planet.  The states that are at the highest risk include California, Oregon, and Washington. Coastal urban areas such as Seattle, Portland, and San Francisco could experience catastrophic impacts just minutes after a significant rupture. Those who survive would have less than half an hour to find higher ground. The fault has not generated a significant earthquake since 1700, and scientists warn that it is now overdue.  The USGS approximates a one-in-three likelihood of a substantial Cascadia incident occurring within the next 50 years. Federal agencies are currently assessing tsunami evacuation routes. Being aware of your local emergency plan could be crucial for your safety. Subscribe to WooGlobe for updates on natural disasters that pose a threat to American communities.

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00:00Scientists are issuing a chilling new warning.

00:02A 1,000-foot megatsunami could one day devastate the entire U.S. west coast.

00:07And three states are directly in the firing line.

00:10Researchers at Columbia University and the United States Geological Survey

00:15have identified the Cascadia subduction zone,

00:18a 600-mile fault line stretching from northern California to Vancouver Island,

00:23as one of the most dangerous geological features on Earth.

00:26When it ruptures, scientists say,

00:29the resulting wave could exceed 1,000 feet in height in some locations.

00:34The three states most at risk?

00:36California, Oregon, Washington.

00:40Coastal cities including Seattle, Portland, and San Francisco could be hit within minutes.

00:46Studies show entire towns along the coast could be wiped from the map.

00:51Survivors would have less than 30 minutes to reach high ground.

00:54The fault has not produced a major earthquake since 1700.

00:58And scientists say it is now overdue.

01:01According to the USGS,

01:03there is roughly a one-in-three chance of a major Cascadia event in the next 50 years.

01:08Federal agencies have begun reviewing tsunami evacuation routes.

01:12If you live anywhere on the U.S. west coast,

01:15knowing your local evacuation plan could save your life.

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