THEORY EXPLORED: Could La Palma's Current Volcanic Eruption Spark US East Coast "Mega-Tsunami"?
In breaking news, a fresh volcanic vent ruptured open on the island of La Palma, leading to the closure of the airport there. Lava and ash are spewing from the vent as of Saturday evening.
One conspiracy theory spreading online suggests the volcanic activity in La Palma could lead to an Atlantic Ocean super-tsunami, if part of La Palma breaks away into the ocean, causing a displacement of water large enough to trigger a tsunami. Such a tsunami could wipe out American cities on the East coast, such as New York, Boston, or even Washington, DC.
The odds are very small, but it is hypothetically possible.
La Palma’s volcano has been active for the last week, but Saturday’s new volcanic vent is a worrying development.