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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. Re:Cliff by denis-The-menace · · Score: 4, Funny

    Couldn't they just send a bunch of missiles to break the wave before it hits?

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  2. Re:Clearly. by Sepper · · Score: 4, Funny

    Yes, clearly. Americans need to be afraid of MORE things.

    I think they should be more affraid of the 'Wave' of Hollywood crappy movies this is gonna create...

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