![]() ![]() "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title. “The book’s strongest point is the convincing presentation of the scientific arguments that deem Cascadia to be North America’s most dangerous tectonic zone, implying that the next catastrophic earthquake will be the largest megadisaster ever encountered on the new continent.” ( Literary Review of Canada) But the book goes beyond the science and presents the case for society preparing for an event we are at this point are ill prepared for.” (Dan McShane, Engineering Geologist) If you've been listening to the subduction zone warnings and want to know more about the basis for them, Thompson's book delivers that knowledge. “This book tells a compelling scientific story of discovery. 'In Cascadia's Fault, Thompson is primarily telling a detective story of sorts, about how scientists uncovered the subduction zone. “A level-headed look at a potentially devastating natural disaster. For up to five long minutes, it will shake Victoria, Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, and even Sacramento.” ( TheTyee.ca) He has the evidence for an inevitable magnitude 9 mega-thrust quake somewhere off our coast. ![]() ![]() “The most important political book to appear in Canada for many years. “Thompson excels when he explains the science.” ( Vancouver Sun) fascinating scientific detective story. A lucid, engrossing look at the Earth’s subtle dynamics-and a timely warning about their awesome power very close to home.” ( Publishers Weekly) ![]() “Seismological CSI, offering up one stunning revelation after another.” ( The Globe and Mail) ![]()
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