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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 ...
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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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.
Earthquake-driven land sinking could increase flood risk in Pacific Northwest
The next great earthquake isn't the only threat to the Pacific Northwest. A powerful earthquake, combined with rising sea ...
Megaquake could trigger land drop, spike flood risk along West Coast, study says
One of the most dangerous fault lines that threatens the United States lurks off the coast of the Pacific Northwest, capable ...