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Alaska, Hawaii and areas along the mainland West Coast would be at risk if an earthquake erupts along the Cascadia subduction zone within the next 50 years.

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[–] rolypolyman@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

It's been incredible to me to see all the new construction along the northwest Oregon beaches in Street View. People are gambling a fortune that their places will be just fine in 50 years and that they'll be able to get out in time.