How do we know that a megathrust earthquake at the Cascadia subduction zone caused a large tsunami to hit the Pacific Northwest in 1700? (select all that apply)Multiple choice

A

Using three seismographs, scientists could calculate distances, draw circles, and find the epicenter of the earthquake.

B

Geologic evidence of tsunamis are found across the whole coast from British Columbia, Canada to California, indicating it was not a small tsunami

C

Drowned trees indicate that sea level increased due to global warming

D

Ocean sand layers well inland indicate tsunamis inundated the coast

E

Drowned trees indicate seawater rushed inland, suggesting land subsidence after a megathrust earthquake

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