Tag: earthquake
The Cascadia Megaquake Is Inevitable. And It Will Reshape America Forever
The Cascadia Subduction Zone represents a profound disaster in the making. Running hundreds of miles along the Pacific Northwest coast, it's overdue for a catastrophic magnitude 9 earthquake. In fact, scientists estimate there's a 37% chance it will strik...
The Earthquake That Changed History
The 1755 earthquake of Lisbon had such a profound effect on the world that we are still feeling its impact today. As well as devastating one of the most important cities of the 18th century, it shook the thinking of the time.
Earthquake Cake (German Chocolate Dump Cake)
Earthquake cake with swirls of cream cheese, toasted coconut, and pecans can't be beaten. This easy recipe uses pantry ingredients you can keep on hand. Serve these whenever you need a quick protein for dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Peanut Butter Cup Earthquake Cake
This is one of those super easy cakes that starts with a boxed cake mix. Loaded with chocolate and peanut butter cups!
How Scientists Solved the Mystery of a 300-Year-Old Megaquake
The 1700 Cascadia earthquake and tsunami was a massive natural disaster that reshaped the Pacific Northwest. Through tree rings, soil layers, and international collaboration, scientists have pieced together the exact timing of the event. As the region bra...
The Most Devastating Earthquakes In History
When the earthquakes all hell breaks loose, they strike with lighting speed and a huge bulk of destruction. These forces baffle experts who are on a desperate mission to predict when the next big one will hit. The Earth’s titanic forces can rip apart the...
What If A Mega Earthquake Hit California
California is located in a hot-zone of fault lines that can rupture without warning. One of these faults, the San Andreas, is overdue for a high magnitude earthquake commonly referred to as “The Big One.” Here’s what experts say could happen when it hits...
Here's EXACTLY What to Do When the Next Megaquake Hits: Cascadia Subduction Zone
Subduction zone earthquakes are the largest and most destructive on earth. In 2004 a 9.1 megaquake hit Sumatra off the coast of Indonesia, unleashing a massive tsunami and killing 227,898 people.