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Experts Warn: Megatsunami Threatens U.S. West Coast

5/20/2025

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A looming megatsunami could spell disaster for Alaska, Hawaii, and the U.S. West Coast, experts caution. A Virginia Tech study reveals a 15% likelihood of a major earthquake in the next 50 years. With rising sea levels, the threat intensifies, putting Northern California, Oregon, and Washington communities at grave risk.

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A looming megatsunami could spell disaster for Alaska, Hawaii, and the U.S. West Coast, experts caution. A Virginia Tech study reveals a 15% likelihood of a major earthquake in the next 50 years. With rising sea levels, the threat intensifies, putting Northern California, Oregon, and Washington communities at grave risk.