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Three US Areas at Risk of Being Wiped Out as Experts Warn About 'Mega Tsunami' that Could Render Communities 'Uninhabitable'

  • Scientists warn that Alaska, Hawaii, and the US West Coast could face a mega-tsunami with waves reaching up to 1,000 feet in height.
  • This risk stems from geological hazards including the Cascadia subduction zone, active volcanic collapses, and climate-driven slope destabilization increasing landslide likelihood.
  • A study from Virginia Tech identifies the areas most at risk as the southern part of Washington state, the upper region of Oregon, and the northern portion of California, estimating a 15% probability of a magnitude 8.0 earthquake occurring there within the next five decades.
  • Dr. Tina Dura explained that because the earthquake would occur suddenly, with virtually no opportunity for advance action, the resulting changes to land use could greatly extend the duration needed for recovery efforts.
  • The event could permanently submerge thousands of homes and roads, urging urgent preparedness efforts to protect communities and coastal ecosystems from long-term damage.
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The Daily Galaxy broke the news in on Monday, May 19, 2025.
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