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What effect would an eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano have on Connecticut's coast?
Answer - NOT SCAREMONGERING
When the Cumbre Vieja erupts and some believe it will very soon do so, the effects of the predicted landslide would be rather moderate.
There is a handfull of scientists predicting a huge landslide that will dump large masses of earth into the ocean creating so called "Mega Tsunamis" that will wipe out entre cities. This theory has been published over and over again by media since it is the most sensational claim of the mall.
The truth however is that the latest models show a far less dramatic event occuring. The water pockets inside the mountain will vaporize because of the heat, causing the mountain to crumle down into the ocean in pieces and over a larger period of time. Even if that will cause some local tidalwaves, the kinetic force of the water will not be large enough to even reach the US coasts and South America.
The "Mega Tsunami" event is the very LEAST likely to happen even thoug its not impossible. Educate yourselfs people, do not stick to one thing and then live in fear!
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The effects of a Cumbre Vieja eruption and landslide will be devastating, to say the least. Scientists predict that in the future, Cumbre Vieja will erupt, and the whole western side of the island will drop off into the Atlantic Ocean. This major landslide will produce very large amounts of energy. The estimated weight of the "chunk of island" is 3.0 X 1015 lb. This awesome power will create a wave with an initial height of around 5,000 ft, nearly 1 mile high. By the time it gets to America's East coast, the waves are projected to be roughly 200 ft high. This extreme sized wave will carry vast quantities of water nearly 16 miles inland; destroying everything in it's path... including much of America's economy, industrial, financial, agricultural, etc.
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what is the kind of eruption abu volcano produce
What is the beneficial effect a volcano eruption?
Extremely rich soil for farming.
A volcano may erupt explosively or quietly. Which factor has the least effect on the power of a volcanic eruption?
Height of the main vent of the volcano
A volcano may erupt explosively or quietly Which factor has the least effect on the power of a volcanic eruption?
Height of the main vent of the volcano
Is there any effect on volcanic eruption by earthquakes?
earthquakes pressurize the main magma chamber in a volcano by the earth crust. as a result the magma comes out of the volcano
What is an explosive volcano eruption?
An explosive volcano eruption is characterized by the sudden release of gas, ash, and debris from a volcano, often resulting in violent explosions. These eruptions can produce pyroclastic flows, ash clouds, and lava bombs, posing significant risks to nearby communities and ecosystems. The explosivity of a volcano is often determined by the composition of the magma and the presence of gas within it.
What was the most dangerous volcanoe?
The most dangerous volcano is a volcano that is erupting violently, spitting out lots of lava, rock and ash.The effect of a volcano can disrupt countries across the world, as I am sure you know from the eruption in Iceland.
How can I create a homemade volcano eruption?
Creating a homemade volcano eruption can be done by combining baking soda and vinegar in a container to create a chemical reaction that produces carbon dioxide gas, causing the mixture to bubble and overflow like a volcano eruption. You can also add food coloring and dish soap for a more realistic effect. Remember to do this experiment in a safe and controlled environment.
What Volcano eruption increased the earth's temperature?
The eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991 in the Philippines is known to have caused a temporary cooling effect on the Earth's temperature due to the release of sulfur dioxide that reflected sunlight. Conversely, large volcanic eruptions that inject sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere can temporarily cool the planet by blocking sunlight.
Does cold weather effect a volcano?
It does not affect a volcano's ability to erupt. However, if a volcano is in a cold climate or tall enough that there is snow and ice at its summit, an eruption could cause this to melt. The water mixed with ash can form deadly mudflows called lahars.
List down 5 good effect of volcano eruption?
I can give you 2 1: Builds new land like in Hawaii 2: Fertilizes the land
What effect does a volcanic eruption have on weathering?
A volcanic eruption can change the climate of the earth either down or up multiple degrees. If a volcano changes the climate by going down three degrees then the world will go back into another ice age.
