Seismologists have issued a warning regarding the situation developing in the United States.
Scientists say the country is at risk of a magnitude 9 earthquake and tsunami in the coming years.
In their forecasts, experts rely on data collected during the study of the Cascade Mountains, writes the Daily Mail .
They extend from the southern borders of Canada to the northern regions of American California.
Experts used precise underwater mapping techniques to clarify the structure of underwater faults where the movement of lithospheric plates occurs.
The attention of seismologists was drawn to 4 sections of the fault, which stretched for almost 1000 km.
Scientists have found that an earthquake here, if it happens, could be stronger than previously thought.
Seismologists have suggested that the strength of the tremors could reach or even exceed 9 on the Richter scale.
The most dangerous zone lies from the coasts of Oregon and Washington to the Canadian province of British Columbia.
But an earthquake is only half the trouble. It can cause a 30-meter tsunami.
In addition, the consequences of the disaster could kill hundreds or even thousands of people: water pollution, food shortages, lack of medical care, toxic emissions, etc.
