Scientists warn of an imminent earthquake threat from the Cascadia subduction zone, which could rupture within our lifetimes, resulting in a catastrophic magnitude 9.0 quake. This could lead to a tsunami over 100 feet high, devastating coastal communities. The Federal Emergency Management Agency estimates thousands of fatalities and injuries due to this anticipated disaster. However, experts express deep concern over current preparedness levels, exacerbated by cuts to scientific staffing under the Trump administration, which impacts monitoring of not just earthquakes, but also volcanoes and solar storms.
The Pacific Northwest faces an imminent risk from the Cascadia subduction zone, expected to rupture within the next 200 years, leading to a potentially catastrophic earthquake.
Scientists warn that an impending magnitude 9.0 earthquake could result in catastrophic devastation, claiming thousands of lives and injuring many more due to lack of preparedness.
The Trump administration's staffing cuts threaten vital scientific monitoring, leaving the country less prepared for potential disasters like earthquakes and solar storms.
Experts indicate that the Federal Emergency Management Agency's estimates suggest a possible death toll of around 13,800 from a major earthquake in the region.
#cascadia-subduction-zone #earthquake-preparedness #pacific-northwest #natural-disasters #scientific-funding-cuts
Collection
[
|
...
]