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Monster earthquake could sink swath of California, dramatically heightening flood risk, study says
A long-feared monster earthquake off the coast of California, Oregon and Washington could cause some areas to sink by more ...
New California Earthquake Risk Raised by Scientists
A new study warns that a megathrust earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone could cause coastal land to sink ...
Massive earthquake could sink parts of Pacific Northwest coast within minutes
The Cascadia subduction zone could pose a major threat to the West Coast if a high magnitude earthquake were to occur, ...
2.7-magnitude quake wakes dozens in Northern California, seismologists say
A 2.7-magnitude earthquake felt by scores of people shook the northern San Francisco Bay Area in California early Tuesday, April 29, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The nearly 6-mile deep quake ...
Major chunk of Pacific coast from California to Canada will sink into the sea if mega-earthquake hits this spot, doomsday study warns
This should have West Coasters shaking in their shoes.
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Quake on Norcal fault could cause earth to sink
Researchers are sounding an alarm about an earthquake fault along the Northern California coast. A new study shows a large ...
Scientists warn of triple threat, say massive earthquake can drown parts of US
Sea water levels are already rising because of climate change. A big earthquake will cause them to go up even more, besides ...
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2.7-magnitude quake wakes dozens in Northern California, seismologists say
Getty Images/iStockphoto A 2.7-magnitude earthquake felt by scores of people shook the northern San Francisco Bay Area in California early Tuesday, April 29, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
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Earthquakes and flood zones: Hidden risks in the Pacific Northwest
A major earthquake in the Pacific Northwest could sink land and expand flood zones, putting thousands more at risk.