The Lake Tahoe Megaquake And Tsunami: A Disaster Waiting To Strike!

The Lake Tahoe Megaquake And Tsunami: A Disaster Waiting To Strike!
Lake Tahoe, with its pristine waters and majestic alpine surroundings, is one of the most iconic and beloved natural destinations in the western United States. But hidden beneath its crystal-clear surface lies a dangerous and largely overlooked geological threat. The lake sits atop a network of active fault lines capable of producing a major earthquake. Scientists have long warned that a magnitude 7.0 or greater quake is likely in the future. It could trigger underwater landslides, unleash a tsunami across the lake’s surface, and leave the surrounding communities cut off, broken, and drowning in disaster. it’s a real threat backed by years of seismic data and buried geological evidence.

Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:24 Lake Tahoe: A Geological Time Bomb
2:40 A History of Unseen Violence
3:58 Recent Earthquake Swarms
5:07 What Would a Major Earthquake Look Like?
6:33 Could A Tsunami Really Strike Lake Tahoe?
7:36 Are We Prepared?
8:34 What Happens Next?

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