‘Inevitable’ 9.0 earthquake, tsunami will hit Canada’s West Coast: expert

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Apparently a good wave requires lots of distance to build, so a shaker close to the coast probably won't cause a lot of flooding and one in the gulf doesn't have the distance to build a good wave. Could liquefy the mus flats Richmond is built on.
I moved from there . I think we probably have greater danger from Mount Baker blowing her top . She is about due .
 

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Apparently a good wave requires lots of distance to build, so a shaker close to the coast probably won't cause a lot of flooding and one in the gulf doesn't have the distance to build a good wave. Could liquefy the mus flats Richmond is built on.
It hinges on the Juan d Fuca plate. If it teeters all Hell breaks loose.
 

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‘Inevitable’ 9.0 earthquake, tsunami will hit Canada’s West Coast: expert

Wow! Gawd must be really really pissed. We not praying enough? haha