Earthquake Ready or Not: How a tsunami could put an Oregon town underwater

As one section of the earth plunges below another during a massive tsunami, the sea floor will lift up and the ocean above will bulge, sending a massive wave barreling toward the coast. From the beach in Seaside, Oregon, it will appear as if the tide is going out, but way too fast. Then about 15-20 minutes later, the leading edge of the wave will hit the beach. At 25 minutes, the water will flood over the promenade and start pouring down the city streets.
"The whole town will turn into a giant lake, full of floating houses and debris and floating cars," said geologist Tom Horning.

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I'm scared.

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The earthquake will not be just one jolt - the quake will last for at least 5 minutes. Try and run away with constant shaking after you've been thrown to the ground by the initial jolt. And the ground has been rising for 300 years or so since the last quake so you're going to get a sudden drop of elevation. If you listen to politicians and business owners they'll tell you that you're perfectly safe - to stay in their overpriced hotels and eat at their restaurants. The whole coastal range is toast. Land slides and complete movement of plates. Wipe the place off the face of the earth.

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