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Massive West Coast earthquake will do far more than shake the ground, report warns

In some areas, the ground could sink 6 feet in the moments after an earthquake in the Pacific Northwest, researchers warned.

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Scientists Warn a Massive Earthquake Could Sink the West Coast and Raise Sea Levels by 6 Feet

A powerful earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone could reshape the Pacific North-West, causing drastic land subsidence and rapidly raising sea levels, according to a new study. This potential earthquake,

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Scientists warn of triple threat, say massive earthquake can drown parts of US

A massive earthquake can drown several parts of America in the future, a new study has warned. Coupled with climate-change-driven sea-level rise, the quake will increase flooding across northern California,

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Washington Monument weeks away from re-opening after repairs

In 2011, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Washington, D.C. area. It created more than 150 cracks in the monument. Now, those have been repaired, and Mike Litterst with the National Park ...

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A look back at the devastating magnitude 6.7 earthquake that struck Washington in 1949

SEATTLE — On April 13, 1949, a massive 6.7 magnitude earthquake rattled western Washington. The ground shook for 30 seconds and was felt over a 230,000-square-mile area, with the epicenter near ...

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Historic domes of Hagia Sophia are renovated to protect the landmark from earthquakes

focusing on preserving the monument’s historic domes from the threat of earthquakes. Officials say the project will include reinforcing Hagia Sophia’s main dome and half domes, replacing the ...

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