🌍Earthquakes cannot be predicted, but progress in geology has helped identify regions prone to earthquakes.
🔍The Cascadia subduction zone is a high-risk region for a megathrust earthquake and tsunami.
🗻The magnitude of the earthquake could exceed 9, causing devastating effects along the Pacific coast.
🌊The resulting tsunami could reach heights of up to 30 meters and impact major cities in the region.
⏰There is a 37% chance of an 8.2 magnitude event occurring within 50 years.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
—No, earthquakes cannot be predicted with absolute certainty.
What is the Cascadia subduction zone?
—The Cascadia subduction zone is a region where tectonic plates collide, making it prone to earthquakes and tsunamis.
How powerful could the earthquake be?
—The earthquake could exceed a magnitude of 9, causing widespread devastation.
What are the potential impacts of the tsunami?
—The tsunami could reach heights of up to 30 meters and affect major cities along the Pacific coast.
Is there a timeframe for when the earthquake might occur?
—While earthquakes cannot be predicted precisely, there is a 37% chance of an 8.2 magnitude event within 50 years.
00:00Introduction: Forget the Big One, there is something much worse coming!
01:43The Cascadia subduction zone: a high-risk region for a devastating earthquake and tsunami.
02:57Magnitude and impact: The potential for an earthquake exceeding a magnitude of 9 with devastating effects.
10:29The impact of the tsunami: Waves reaching heights of up to 30 meters and affecting major coastal cities.
09:41The timeframe: A 37% chance of an 8.2 magnitude event within 50 years.
