Off the eastern coast of the Philippines lies the East Luzon Trench—a 400-mile subduction zone capable of producing magnitude 8.0+ earthquakes. While everyone fears the Manila Trench to the west, this lesser-known fault line could hit the eastern coast of Luzon in just 10-20 minutes, with tsunami waves up to 50 feet high reaching millions of Filipinos.In this video, we explore:
What makes the East Luzon Trench different from the Manila Trench
Why the eastern coast of Luzon is more vulnerable than Manila Bay
The 1968 and 1970 earthquakes that proved this trench is active
Computer simulations showing waves hitting Bicol, Aurora, Isabela, and Cagayan in minutes
Geological evidence of magnitude 8.0+ earthquakes in the past
Why the Philippines has almost no tsunami preparedness on the eastern coast
How tsunami waves could travel around the island to affect Manila hours later
The comparison to Japan’s 2011 Tohoku earthquake and what the Philippines can learn
The East Luzon Trench operates in the shadow of more famous threats, but geological surveys show it’s overdue for a major rupture. Millions live along Luzon’s eastern coast with minimal warning systems and almost no evacuation infrastructure.🔔 Subscribe for more deep-sea threats and disasters in the Philippines#EastLuzonTrench #Philippines #Tsunami #Earthquake #Luzon #DeepSea #PhilippineTrench #PHIVOLCS #NaturalDisasters
