About 90% of the world’s earthquakes take place in the Ring
of Fire, an area surrounding the Pacific Ocean laced with volcanoes. Though the
name might conjure images of earthquakes spouting fire through cracks in the
ground (or of Johnny Cash), this area is also prone to water damage in the form
of tsunamis: 4 out of 5 tsunamis occur around the
Ring of Fire. The 2004 Indonesia tsunami and the 2011 Japan tsunami have been
perhaps the most notable of the 21st century
Showing posts with label Cascadia Subduction Zone. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cascadia Subduction Zone. Show all posts
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Additional Data Highlights Risk and Severity of a Mega-Cat Earthquake Event in the Pacific Northwest
We’ve previously noted the risk of a major earthquake in the Cascadia Subduction Zone, which runs from
Vancouver, Canada to Northern California.
This week, our friends at Temblor.net cited additional recent studies
providing further evidence that such an event is a real threat, and
particularly so for the major population centers of Seattle and Portland. Those cities are uniquely at risk of
suffering considerable, widespread damage in a mega-quake event.
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