The Cascadia fault in the Pacific Northwest is currently has ____.
A)a high chance of a catastrophic earthquake with a low chance of tsunamis
B)a high chance of a catastrophic earthquake with a high chance of tsunamis
C)a low chance of catastrophic earthquakes with a high chance of tsunamis
D)a low chance of catastrophic earthquakes with a low chance of tsunamis
E)no chance of a catastrophic earthquake

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The Cascadia fault, a subduction zone that stretches from northern Vancouver Island to Northern California, is known for its potential to produce both catastrophic earthquakes and significant tsunamis. This is due to the nature of subduction zones, where one tectonic plate is forced under another, leading to the build-up of stress that can be released in powerful earthquakes and trigger tsunamis.

The Cascadia Fault in the Pacific Northwest Is Currently Has