Recent studies have highlighted alarming risks associated with potential earthquakes along the Cascadia subduction zone, indicating that a massive quake could cause significant land subsidence along the Pacific Northwest coast within minutes. Researchers warn that popular coastal areas may transform into floodplains as a result of upcoming seismic events exacerbated by rising sea levels and climate change. The research suggests that the impact of future earthquakes could be more catastrophic than previously anticipated, with predictions of severe flooding increasing as the risk grows. Experts are particularly concerned about regions in Northern California that may also face similar threats from the same fault line. The consensus among scientists is clear: a major earthquake is likely, and the consequences could be devastating for coastal communities.