Thursday, May 22/2025 – 08:32 PM
In light of the escalation of natural disasters in recent years, scientists warn of a potential and unprecedented danger, from Tsunami Huge may reach a height of 300 meters, which pushes in a number of coastal areas to raise the maximum levels of alert.
According to the New York Post, about a study published in the Journal of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers warn of the possibility of a devastating earthquake that may lead to a catastrophic tsunami, although the possibility of its occurrence is still low, but it cannot be completely excluded.
Cascadi region in the circle of danger
The study identified the Cascadia of Sands, which extends from the northern Canadian island of Vancouver to northern California, as the most vulnerable to this type of disaster.
It is estimated that there is a possibility that exceeds 15% for an earthquake of 8 or more in this region, which means that a huge tsunami may hit the western coasts of the United States, and threatens states such as California, Oregon and Washington.
Tsunami is similar 105 thousand years ago
The study indicated that a similar wave in its height struck the Lanai Island in Hawaii more than 105 thousand years ago, which confirms the possibility of repeating such phenomena under certain circumstances, especially in light of the increasing seismic and volcanic activity in Hawaii.
Climate change and human factors
Experts believe that climate change resulting from the interaction between natural factors and human activities contributes to the complexity of weather and geological phenomena, as floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, heat and cold are more violent and cold, amid increasing concern within the scientific circles about the effect of climate change on the geological stability of the planet.
An invitation to prepare, not panic
Despite the seriousness of these expectations, scientists confirm that the aim of these warnings is not to raise panic, but rather the call to enhance the procedures for prevention and preparation in the areas at risk. Geological history and modern patterns of seismic activity indicate that a tsunami of this size, albeit rare, is an existing possibility that must be taken seriously.
