Picture a towering 1,000-foot surge of water barreling towards the United States. It may seem like something out of a sci-fi tale, but back in 1958, a mega-tsunami in Alaska soared to heights exceeding 1,700 feet. Researchers indicate that given the right circumstances, a similar event could occur once more.<br /><br />From the Cascadia subduction zone to unexpected underwater landslides, specialists caution that devastating earthquakes could unleash unimaginable tidal waves. With land capable of collapsing in a matter of minutes and pressure accumulating deep under the ocean surface, the threat is genuine.<br /><br />Is it possible for the next mega-tsunami to strike without any warning? Tune in now to explore the science, the historical context, and its implications for the coastlines of America.
