The Ocean Is Leaking; and It’s Lubing Up a Mega-Tsunami Zone

Amidst the tsunami-prone Cascadia Subduction Zone lies Pythia’s Oasis, a hole in the ocean floor, which serves as a ...
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Mega Tsunami Warning: 1,000-Foot Wave Could Hit U.S. West Coast

A massive 1,000-foot "mega tsunami" could strike the U.S. West Coast — and scientists say it’s not a matter of if, but when. Triggered by the dangerous Cascadia Subduction Zone, this wave could drown ...
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Scientists use world's fastest supercomputer to develop tech that can predict future natural disasters: 'This work is important'

A team of scientists has discovered a way to predict tsunamis using the fastest supercomputer in the world. This real-time forecasting system could significantly improve the ability to warn people ...
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After tsunami warning, Oregon lawmaker calls for better disaster preparedness

Oregon state Rep. Paul Evans, D-Monmouth, has been introducing legislation to modernize the state’s emergency preparedness and response processes for years. He called the state’s tsunami warnings last ...

Another strong quake off Russia Far East

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck early on Friday in Russia's far eastern Kamchatka peninsula, which lies on a tectonic belt known as the Ring of Fire. A 7.4 hit the region just last Saturday. In July ...
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Mega Tsunami Warning: Could a 1,000-Foot Wave Hit the US West Coast?

Are We Ready? :water_wave: Scientists have issued a stark warning about a potential mega tsunami that could devastate the US Pacific Coast. There's a 15% chance of a massive magnitude 8.0+ earthquake ...