Mega Thrusts Are Deadly

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The West Coast is one of the most deadly places on Earth. With Vancouver overdue for an earthquake, scientists believe that the quake is just building up to become a mega-thrust. Mega-thrusts are deadly because of their big shake that creates mass destruction, which can kill, especially from the falling glass coming off of windows, smashing and lacerating on people. Older buildings might collapse, instantly ending lives of many inside because of the heavy load of debris crushing them. The earthquake can also break gas lines making an easy source of spark, in which if it does, blazing fires will tear across the city; burning property and people alive with no warning. Not to mention, a huge tsunami will develop because of the big magnitude. It

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