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Expert Warns Of Giant Tidal Wave

Posted by timothy on from the risks-digest dept.

Kieckerjan writes "Forget about asteroids and start worrying about the unassuming Cumbre Vieja volcano. According to prof. Bill McGuire of the Benfield Grieg Hazard Research Centre, if this mountain erupts, it could cause a tidal wave that would wipe out America's east coast. Google news has the same story over and over again. (This makes you wonder: how much would it take to trigger an eruption for one bent on destruction?)"

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  1. This would be a problem exactly why? by Marxist+Hacker+42 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Most of what I can't stand about our society happens East of the Appalachian Mountains- so a tidal wave in this area would be a problem why?

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  2. Re:bush will save us! by b-baggins · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    If stupidity were a weapon of mass destruction, you'd be the biggest threat the planet has ever seen.

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