Re: [Paddlewise] Tsunamis

From: Michael Neverdosky <mikenever_at_earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 22:25:24 -0500
cholst_at_bitstream.net wrote:

> I wonder if there is a warning system in the Atlantic? Some scientists
> have worried that a large chunk of volcano in the Canaries (I think) could
> catastrophically slide into the ocean, creating a similar or even greater
> tsunami around the Atlantic.
> 
> Chuck Holst

I think it is La Cumbre Vieha (spelling???) on La Palma.
They are saying that it is only a question of when, not if.
When the volcano splits the wave that makes landfall on the east coast 
of the USA would be something like 300-500 meters high.

I don't think anyone can really see how bad that would be.
I sure can't.

michael

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