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Regions closer to La Palma, however, would see great destruction. “The larger 19-cubic-mile event would certainly be a disaster for all of the Canary Islands and the west coast of Africa,” Grilli said. “Portugal and Spain could also see 15- to 50-foot waves.”
Originally posted by AlexanderM
If the flank does collapse, I hope all the scientists who are saying, don't worry about it, are lined up on the shore, at the safe elevation they declare, so that if they're wrong, they are the first ones in the pool.
Originally posted by AlexanderM
Concerning the tsunami threat, experts are often wrong, and it all depends on how the slide occurs, if it occurs. Computer models behave just the way they are programed, nothing more. If there is a slow gradual collpase, it will likely dissipate, although it is still better to be safe than sorry, so you still evacuate. However if it goes during an explosive eruption and we get a flank collpase like Mount St. Helens, only under water, we are going to have a problem.
Originally posted by angelchemuel
Don't panic...the 300' is for west europe and possibly UK...east coast US will get a possible 3-9'!
Originally posted by TrueAmerican
:shk:
WHAT am I gonna do with you people? You're destroying my doom porn!
I agree, the chances of a real big event there are slim. Just the kind of odds Mama Earth likes.