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The Next Big Earthquake Could Sink Parts of the Pacific Northwest | NOVA | PBS

A massive earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone could unleash a tsunami and sink parts of the Pacific Northwest by several feet. A 2025 study suggests that when the next "Big One" hits, coastal land could sink by up to 6 feet. That sudden drop could instantly double the number of people, homes, and roads exposed to flooding. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:44 What is the Cascadia Subduction Zone? 02:32 Predicting the Next "Big One" 03:58 How The Pacific Northwest is Preparing for a Massive Earthquake 📰 Stay up to date on the latest science discoveries, full episodes, articles, videos, and more by signing up for NOVA's newsletter here: https://to.pbs.org/4brCC7Y 🛍️ Shop official NOVA 50th anniversary merch: https://nova-shop.org/ Follow on social for more NOVA content Twitter:   / novapbs   Instagram:   / novapbs   TikTok:   / novapbs   2025 earthquake, 2026 earthquake, pacific northwest earthquake #earthquake #tsunami