Earthquakes could cause California to sink below sea level – Raw Story
Article Synopsis – Portions of the California could be at risk of abruptly dropping into the sea during a severe earthquake like the “Big One” scientists have been predicting for years. A new study examined seismic records and past earthquakes to determine that major earthquakes can cause the coastline to sink suddenly by 1 1/2 to 3 feet. Should something similar happen today, the area could end up below sea level. This, of course, would magnify the effects of sea level rise in those areas. To read the actual article click here.