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Jul 18, 2024 · Researchers say they know the 'Big One' is coming, but when should we expect it? Scientists say predicting when a megathrust earthquake will occur is a guessing game.
A new study of the Cascadia subduction zone from California to Vancouver Island reveals the smoother, flatter fault line off the B.C. coast that will one day cause a violent, extremely damaging...
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Feb 8, 2023 · Without downplaying the severity of the Big One, scientists fear quakes that strike closer to the province’s biggest cities could have serious consequences for even more people.
Jun 11, 2024 · Those living in the Pacific Northwest have been warned about the so-called Big One for decades. It's a super earthquake that would wreak havoc on coastal communities.
Jun 17, 2024 · A new study of the Cascadia subduction zone from California to Vancouver Island reveals the smoother, flatter fault line off the B.C. coast that will one day cause a violent, extremely damaging earthquake and massive tsunami.
27 days ago. News. 5:04. We've all been told to prepare for “The Big One” — a massive earthquake that is forecast to bring destruction to the Lower Mainland. While the damage will be severe,...
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Apr 4, 2017 · The risk of a major earthquake has increased as Canada undergoes its "slow slip" earthquake season. The phenomenon causes tectonic plates to move slowly and subtly and can trigger powerful quakes.
