Scientist: giant fault splits U.S. and triggers deadly tsunami

Scientist: giant fault splits U.S. and triggers deadly tsunami

Published 25.12.2023 | By Йосиф

Scientist: giant fault splits U.S. and triggers deadly tsunami

A fault line recently discovered in the northeastern United States has become a source of concern for scientists. The fault, which is more than 45 miles long and is located in British Columbia, Canada, is now causing great fears of a tsunami that could affect more than a million people.

The study of this fault, carried out by researchers led by Nick Harryhausen of the University of Grenoble-Alps in France, revealed frightening facts.

An analysis of historical data points to the possibility of another major earthquake in the region, with a huge tsunami risk in the Georgia basin covering areas such as Washington, D.C., and also British Columbia.

The “slip” fault threatens not only Canada, but also the Pacific Northwest, including the United States. Harryhausen stresses the difficulty of predicting the exact timing of a possible earthquake, but calls for preparation and availability of the necessary resources for a possible crisis.

The data, based on a study of the fault made by analyzing magnetic fields, point to past events that occurred 4,700 and 2,300 years ago. This suggests the presence of cyclical seismic activity, posing a threat to coastal residents.

The main danger is possible tsunamis caused by large and shallow earthquakes off the coast. It is important to understand that not all earthquakes generate tsunamis, but in this case, the sliding nature of the fault perplex increases the likelihood of destructive tsunamis occurring in coastal cities.

Examples of past events such as the tsunami in Chile in 1960. they show that such natural disasters can travel vast distances and cause destruction in different parts of the world.

Experts say monitoring such faults and understanding their potential impacts are key to maintaining safety and saving lives in the face of potential natural disasters.

Rositsa Valentinova

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