An eruption on at the Island of La Palma in the Spanish Canary Islands could cause a potential collapse of the volcano and a resulting mega-tsunami to hit the U.S. west coast within nine hours, according to several studies.
The volcano had been spewing lava for days, but officials lowered the risk factor yesterday, citing reduced lava flows. Others warn of possible pressure building.
Waves of up to 82 feet (25 m) could hit Florida’s shores, according to a 2001 study. Another study in 2012 says smaller waves of 6.5 feet (2 m) on the east coast are a possibility.
