New study shows how massive Cascadia subduction zone earthquake would completely remake the Pacific coastline

The Big One, coupled with rising ocean, could leave many in Northwest living in flood zones, study finds

If the once-every-500-year Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake doesn’t do enough damage to the coastal Northwest on its own, frequent and widespread flooding from rising seas that follows will take care of the rest, new research found.Oregon, Washington and California are overdue for the recurring seismic event — popularly referred to as “The Big One” — which last occurred in 1700 and could cause Northwest coastlines to lower and retreat by more…

‘Big One,’ coupled with rising ocean, could leave many in Northwest living in flood zones, study finds

If the once-every-500-year Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake doesn’t do enough damage to the coastal Northwest on its own, frequent and widespread flooding from rising seat level will take care of the rest, new research shows.

Megaquake Could Increase Northwest Flood Risk

While we don't expect an epic earthquake anytime soon, if one occurs, it could make it much more likely to flood in parts of the Pacific Northwest according to a new study. - Articles from The Weather Channel

‘Big One’ coupled with rising ocean could leave many in Northwest living in flood zones, study finds

High water on U.S. 101 in Tillamook in December, 2023. The Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake, coupled with rising sea levels, will cause up to 6 feet of coastal erosion and put many communities on top of new floodplains, a new study finds. (Oregon Department of Transportation/Flickr)If the once-every-500-year Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake doesn’t do enough damage to the coastal Northwest on its own, frequent and widespread flooding from …

People Living On The West Coast Should Be Preparing For Cataclysmic Natural Disasters

This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The End of the American Dream under the title: As The Ring Of Fire Becomes More Active, People Living On The West Coast Should Be Preparing For Cataclysmic Natural Disasters In recent months, we have seen a tremendous amount of seismic activity occur along the Ring of Fire.  Sizable earthquakes have been popping off like firecrackers, and volcanic activity has risen to very alarming leve…

If the ‘Big One’ earthquake hits the West Coast it’s gonna sink the land

The region is overdue for a major earthquake that could lead to a huge tsunami wave