{"id":20013,"date":"2025-07-10T16:21:46","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T16:21:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=20013"},"modified":"2025-07-10T16:21:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T16:21:46","slug":"experts-warn-three-u-s-regions-at-risk-of-possible-mega-tsunami","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=20013","title":{"rendered":"Experts warn: Three U.S. regions at risk of possible \u2018mega-tsunami\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Scientists are cautioning that certain regions of the U.S. face a significant threat of a catastrophic \u201cmega tsunami\u201d \u2014 and it may occur within our lifetimes.<\/p><div class=\"wipwj69f5eb31c0a05\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.wipwj69f5eb31c0a05 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.wipwj69f5eb31c0a05 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.wipwj69f5eb31c0a05 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.wipwj69f5eb31c0a05 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.wipwj69f5eb31c0a05 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9221018705729438\" data-ad-slot=\"2925430361\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_3_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_3\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?client=ca-pub-9221018705729438&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;slotname=2925430361&amp;adk=4157018294&amp;adf=3430659889&amp;pi=t.ma~as.2925430361&amp;w=820&amp;abgtt=6&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1752159783&amp;rafmt=1&amp;format=820x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcelebys.com%2Fexperts-warn-three-u-s-regions-at-risk-of-possible-mega-tsunami%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawLcx6JleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFodlJvT0VOd29DM1JBTnV2AR76GIAjeEw_6XtYAEu2o0DuQJlXxmySO0g4geZ8NRun63wD52YZbO7bdkZvIQ_aem_q5PUx3ts-LRbTDRVgs5gFw&amp;fwr=0&amp;fwrattr=true&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;wgl=1&amp;uach=WyJtYWNPUyIsIjEzLjQuMSIsIng4NiIsIiIsIjEzOC4wLjcyMDQuOTQiLG51bGwsMCxudWxsLCI2NCIsW1siTm90KUE7QnJhbmQiLCI4LjAuMC4wIl0sWyJDaHJvbWl1bSIsIjEzOC4wLjcyMDQuOTQiXSxbIkdvb2dsZSBDaHJvbWUiLCIxMzguMC43MjA0Ljk0Il1dLDBd&amp;dt=1752164435506&amp;bpp=1&amp;bdt=507&amp;idt=696&amp;shv=r20250708&amp;mjsv=m202507080101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3Dc0cde8188101240a%3AT%3D1751387142%3ART%3D1752087383%3AS%3DALNI_MYxZvjBMXTKedNhhFAqWkdjseTFsw&amp;gpic=UID%3D00001166dbe353ed%3AT%3D1751387142%3ART%3D1752087383%3AS%3DALNI_Maobtk6WsHGblPJTnhI0gCGVTM5UQ&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3De8fb15ed069a9e79%3AT%3D1751387142%3ART%3D1752087383%3AS%3DAA-AfjZKD6ZS1n06dPOch_j-zHuA&amp;prev_fmts=0x0%2C1200x280%2C820x280&amp;nras=1&amp;correlator=8492085973483&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=120&amp;u_his=1&amp;u_h=900&amp;u_w=1440&amp;u_ah=900&amp;u_aw=1440&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=2&amp;dmc=8&amp;adx=310&amp;ady=1405&amp;biw=1440&amp;bih=812&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=60&amp;eid=95353387%2C95362655%2C95364947%2C95364960%2C95365235%2C95365461%2C31093359%2C95344789%2C95359266&amp;oid=2&amp;pvsid=2356138039588665&amp;tmod=1767675151&amp;uas=0&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fl.facebook.com%2F&amp;fc=1920&amp;brdim=0%2C88%2C0%2C88%2C1440%2C0%2C1440%2C812%2C1440%2C812&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7CeEbr%7C&amp;abl=CS&amp;pfx=0&amp;fu=1152&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=1&amp;td=1&amp;tdf=2&amp;psd=W251bGwsW251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLCJkZXByZWNhdGVkX2thbm9uIl0sbnVsbCwzXQ..&amp;nt=1&amp;pgls=CAEaBTYuOC4x~CAA.~CAA.&amp;ifi=4&amp;uci=a!4&amp;btvi=2&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=704\" name=\"aswift_3\" width=\"820\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!4\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-query-id=\"CKbZy5bZso4DFY5MkQUdXK88iQ\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/ins><\/div>\n<p>The concern revolves around the Cascadia subduction zone, an extensive fault line that extends from Northern California to Vancouver Island. Specialists indicate that a substantial earthquake in this area could result in land subsiding by as much as 6\u00bd feet and initiate a tsunami powerful enough to obliterate entire coastal communities.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9221018705729438\" data-ad-slot=\"1566954572\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_4_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_4\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" 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not confined to the Pacific Northwest. Alaska is threatened by melting glaciers and landslides, which can rapidly displace ocean water. Hawaii also has a history of tsunamis triggered by volcanic collapses \u2014 with evidence suggesting a 1,000-foot wave struck Lanai over 100,000 years ago.<\/p>\n<p>These dangers are part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, where significant tectonic activity leads to some of the most violent earthquakes and eruptions globally.<\/p>\n<p>The last significant event in Cascadia occurred in 1700 \u2014 and experts assert that we are overdue for another.<\/p>\n<p>What actions can you take? Familiarize yourself with evacuation routes, enroll in local emergency alerts, and develop a preparedness plan. Scientists concur: it is not a question of if, but when. For those residing near the West Coast, it is essential to be ready \u2014 not fearful.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scientists are cautioning that certain regions of the U.S. face a significant threat of a catastrophic \u201cmega tsunami\u201d \u2014 and it may occur within our lifetimes. The concern revolves around the Cascadia subduction zone, an extensive fault line that extends from Northern California to Vancouver Island. 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