Giant Canary Islands Volcano May Trigger Mega-Tsunami

A massive tsunami, potentially reaching 65 feet, could strike the East Coast of the United States with devastating consequences, according to volcanologist Professor Bill McGuire. The threat stems from the Cumbre Vieja volcano on Spain's La Palma island, which is unstable and could collapse into the Atlantic. Such an event, referred to as a 'megatsunami,' could inundate coastal areas within hours of the flank collapsing.

McGuire's research suggests that this cataclysmic event is part of the natural cycle of volcanoes. Computer simulations indicate that 65-foot waves could reach the U.S. East Coast approximately nine hours after a flank collapse. Further supporting this theory are boulders found in the Bahamas, believed to be evidence of ancient tsunamis originating from the Canary Islands. While the exact timing of such a collapse is unpredictable and could be centuries or millennia away, the potential for widespread destruction is significant.