US East Coast could face 'cataclysmic' megatsunami from unstable Spain volcano, scientist warns
Volcanologist Professor Bill McGuire warns that the unstable Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma in Spain's Canary Islands could collapse and send a transatlantic megatsunami across the ocean. The catastrophic event could generate 65-foot waves capable of reaching the US East Coast within nine hours. While experts note that such a collapse may be millennia away, the potential hazard has renewed safety discussions regarding the active volcanic ridge, which previously erupted in 2021 and damaged infrastructure and homes on the Spanish island.
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- ✓ Cumbre Vieja is an active volcanic ridge located on La Palma, part of Spain's Canary Islands off the northwestern coast of Africa.
- ✓ The volcano erupted most recently in 2021, when lava flows damaged homes, infrastructure, and large areas of land.
- ✓ Volcanologist Professor Bill McGuire has been monitoring Cumbre Vieja regarding its potential to create a transatlantic tsunami with 65-foot waves hitting the US coast within nine hours.
- ✓ Experts note that the potential volcano collapse and resulting megatsunami may be millennia away.
What changed
Volcanologist Professor Bill McGuire warned that a collapse of the Cumbre Vieja volcano could trigger a cataclysmic megatsunami crossing the Atlantic to strike the US East Coast.
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Volcano Collapse Risk Sparks Megatsunami Warning for US East Coast
Volcanologist Professor Bill McGuire warns that the unstable Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma in Spain's Canary Islands could collapse and send a transatlantic megatsunami across the ocean. The catastrophic event could generate 65-foot waves capable of reaching the US East Coast within nine hours. While experts note that such a collapse may be millennia away, the potential hazard has renewed safety discussions regarding the active volcanic ridge, which previously erupted in 2021 and damaged infrastructure and homes on the Spanish island.
Why it matters
Cumbre Vieja is an active volcanic ridge located in the Canary Islands off the northwestern coast of Africa. The volcano has a history of eruptions, including a recent event in 2021 that damaged local homes and land. Researchers study these formations to understand transatlantic tsunami risks, though timelines for catastrophic failures remain widely debated among scientific communities.
What is confirmed
- Cumbre Vieja is an active volcanic ridge located on La Palma, part of Spain's Canary Islands off the northwestern coast of Africa.
- The volcano erupted most recently in 2021, when lava flows damaged homes, infrastructure, and large areas of land.
- Volcanologist Professor Bill McGuire has been monitoring Cumbre Vieja regarding its potential to create a transatlantic tsunami with 65-foot waves hitting the US coast within nine hours.
- Experts note that the potential volcano collapse and resulting megatsunami may be millennia away.
Still unconfirmed
- An unstable island volcano in Spain's Canary Islands could splinter and fall into the sea, wiping out the US East Coast.
What to watch next
- Further scientific assessments or monitoring updates regarding the structural stability of the Cumbre Vieja volcano
- Official statements from geological survey organizations regarding transatlantic tsunami hazards
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