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I remember a BBC Horizon program, it must have been around 25 years ago. They were talking about this happening on La Palma followed by earthquakes. What scientists are predicting is that the collapse is likely to happen any time within the next few thousand years. Scientists also know that a collapse will not happen without any warning. They will be able to alert people to possible danger several weeks in advance. The western flank of the Cumbre Vieja volcano would slide down westwards into the Atlantic ocean. There would be very strong earthquakes across La Palma while the flank was sliding. As the flank slid into the sea, it would create a very large wave called a mega-tsunami. This wave would move rapidly westwards.
Most of the energy of the wave would head straight out across the Atlantic towards the United States, Bahamas and the Caribbean, but a smaller wave or waves would head in other directions too. All these waves would get smaller as they cross the Atlantic. However scientists believe that they could still be as much as 50 metres high, for example, when they reach the east coast of the United States. |
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"I remember a BBC Horizon program, it must have been around 25 years ago. They were talking about this happening on La Palma followed by earthquakes. What scientists are predicting is that the collapse is likely to happen any time within the next few thousand years. Scientists also know that a collapse will not happen without any warning. They will be able to alert people to possible danger several weeks in advance. The western flank of the Cumbre Vieja volcano would slide down westwards into the Atlantic ocean. There would be very strong earthquakes across La Palma while the flank was sliding. As the flank slid into the sea, it would create a very large wave called a mega-tsunami. This wave would move rapidly westwards.
Most of the energy of the wave would head straight out across the Atlantic towards the United States, Bahamas and the Caribbean, but a smaller wave or waves would head in other directions too. All these waves would get smaller as they cross the Atlantic. However scientists believe that they could still be as much as 50 metres high, for example, when they reach the east coast of the United States."
I saw that documentary, I’m sure the collapse was going to be on an uninhabited island in the canaries, and they were supposed to be taking steps to dismantle it if they could find the finance, and the wave would be 400 metres high travelling at 800mph, it would wipe out the eastern seaboard of the United States, it was a fascinating programme, don’t quote me on the facts and figures though lol.
Let’s just hope we don’t have another Iceland scenario, we arrive Sunday we hope   |
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I wouldn't worry too much about flights into the other islands.
The anti cyclone known as the "Azores High" produces a pretty constant north/north easterly air flow over the Canaries. Any smoke/ash will be pushed away from the islands and into the Atlantic.
Of more concern are the homes that will almost certainly be lost. Thankfully that part of the island is quite sparsely populated.
Also of concern is the possibility of the doomsday scenario of part of the island breaking off. This has been predicted for quite a while and sooner or later it will happen.
As posted above, the consequences would affect the whole of the north Atlantic. Including some coastlines in the UK/Ireland. |
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"Lots of holidays to GC now in jeopardy
Says who ?"
I was thinking the same. Its a fair distance from GC so unless the cloud disrupts the skies above GC then I wouldn't think it would be a major issue as the planes are low altitude when landing or leaving. |
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"Lots of holidays to GC now in jeopardy
Says who ?
I was thinking the same. Its a fair distance from GC so unless the cloud disrupts the skies above GC then I wouldn't think it would be a major issue as the planes are low altitude when landing or leaving. "
A fair distance! It’s on GC it is however a fair distance from the tourist areas |
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"Lots of holidays to GC now in jeopardy
Says who ?
I was thinking the same. Its a fair distance from GC so unless the cloud disrupts the skies above GC then I wouldn't think it would be a major issue as the planes are low altitude when landing or leaving.
A fair distance! It’s on GC it is however a fair distance from the tourist areas "
It’s not on GC it’s another island, La Palma, 200 miles away. |
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"Lots of holidays to GC now in jeopardy
Says who ?
I was thinking the same. Its a fair distance from GC so unless the cloud disrupts the skies above GC then I wouldn't think it would be a major issue as the planes are low altitude when landing or leaving.
A fair distance! It’s on GC it is however a fair distance from the tourist areas
It’s not on GC it’s another island, La Palma, 200 miles away. "
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"Lots of holidays to GC now in jeopardy
Says who ?
I was thinking the same. Its a fair distance from GC so unless the cloud disrupts the skies above GC then I wouldn't think it would be a major issue as the planes are low altitude when landing or leaving.
A fair distance! It’s on GC it is however a fair distance from the tourist areas
It’s not on GC it’s another island, La Palma, 200 miles away. "
Methinks someone is getting La Palma and Las Palmas a bit mixed up. |
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"Lots of holidays to GC now in jeopardy
Says who ?
I was thinking the same. Its a fair distance from GC so unless the cloud disrupts the skies above GC then I wouldn't think it would be a major issue as the planes are low altitude when landing or leaving.
A fair distance! It’s on GC it is however a fair distance from the tourist areas
It’s not on GC it’s another island, La Palma, 200 miles away.
Methinks someone is getting La Palma and Las Palmas a bit mixed up. "
We were trying to get s flight to La Palma in the 90s and travel agents didn't know where it was  |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"Thankfully, there has been no loss of life.
No. People have lost their homes and livelihoods though which must be devastating. In 1971 only one person died."
Absolutely devasting, of course.. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Thankfully, there has been no loss of life.
No. People have lost their homes and livelihoods though which must be devastating. In 1971 only one person died.
Absolutely devasting, of course.."
*devastating* |
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By *uboCouple
over a year ago
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"Lots of holidays to GC now in jeopardy
Says who ?"
Was me that posted it based on the report that stated,
La Palma Airport briefly closed after first volcanic eruption in the Canary Islands in 50 years.
I read it as Las palmas (easy mistake) as both are in the Canaries  |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Thankfully, there has been no loss of life.
I read of at least one who tried to photograph the eruption and died and I thought I saw mention of more"
Ok..I've not seen that..very sad.. |
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By *I TwoCouple
over a year ago
PDI 12-26th Nov 24 |
"Thankfully, there has been no loss of life.
I read of at least one who tried to photograph the eruption and died and I thought I saw mention of more
Ok..I've not seen that..very sad.."
I could be mistaken as I can't find anything other than zero deaths due to the eruption so good news. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Thankfully, there has been no loss of life.
I read of at least one who tried to photograph the eruption and died and I thought I saw mention of more
Ok..I've not seen that..very sad..
I could be mistaken as I can't find anything other than zero deaths due to the eruption so good news."
Oh let's hope so...poor people.. |
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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago
San Fernando, Gran Canaria |
15 thousand people have been evacuated. No loss of life. Lots of animals rescused as well.
Homes, businesses etc have been lost. There is nothing left 
The lava spurted out in all directions and just took everything in it's path |
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"15 thousand people have been evacuated. No loss of life. Lots of animals rescused as well.
Homes, businesses etc have been lost. There is nothing left
The lava spurted out in all directions and just took everything in it's path "
It's much worse than 1971 isn't it.
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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago
San Fernando, Gran Canaria |
"15 thousand people have been evacuated. No loss of life. Lots of animals rescused as well.
Homes, businesses etc have been lost. There is nothing left
The lava spurted out in all directions and just took everything in it's path
It's much worse than 1971 isn't it.
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Yep. But the evacuation was well planned and people had time to make plans and get out safely.
Respect to all the residents, rescuers and volunteers who made that happen |
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"15 thousand people have been evacuated. No loss of life. Lots of animals rescused as well.
Homes, businesses etc have been lost. There is nothing left
The lava spurted out in all directions and just took everything in it's path
It's much worse than 1971 isn't it.
Yep. But the evacuation was well planned and people had time to make plans and get out safely.
Respect to all the residents, rescuers and volunteers who made that happen "
Indeed. It has been very well organised |
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"Lots of holidays to GC now in jeopardy
Says who ?
I was thinking the same. Its a fair distance from GC so unless the cloud disrupts the skies above GC then I wouldn't think it would be a major issue as the planes are low altitude when landing or leaving.
A fair distance! It’s on GC it is however a fair distance from the tourist areas
It’s not on GC it’s another island, La Palma, 200 miles away.
Methinks someone is getting La Palma and Las Palmas a bit mixed up. "
Correct Some one needs a geography lesson i think |
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"Lots of holidays to GC now in jeopardy
Says who ?
I was thinking the same. Its a fair distance from GC so unless the cloud disrupts the skies above GC then I wouldn't think it would be a major issue as the planes are low altitude when landing or leaving.
A fair distance! It’s on GC it is however a fair distance from the tourist areas
It’s not on GC it’s another island, La Palma, 200 miles away.
Methinks someone is getting La Palma and Las Palmas a bit mixed up. Correct Some one needs a geography lesson i think"
To be fair La Palma is a lesser known island. |
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By *I TwoCouple
over a year ago
PDI 12-26th Nov 24 |
"Thankfully, there has been no loss of life.
I read of at least one who tried to photograph the eruption and died and I thought I saw mention of more
That was in 1971"
I've got a great memory  |
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"The Spanish government seems very well organised. They had already cordoned off the area of the sea where it hit and banned boats "
The whole operation has been very well coordinated.
The ash is causing big problems now. |
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By *I TwoCouple
over a year ago
PDI 12-26th Nov 24 |
"The Spanish government seems very well organised. They had already cordoned off the area of the sea where it hit and banned boats
The whole operation has been very well coordinated.
The ash is causing big problems now."
There's currently 30kt winds blowing from the NE so I don't see how it can cause issues with the other islands |
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"The Spanish government seems very well organised. They had already cordoned off the area of the sea where it hit and banned boats
The whole operation has been very well coordinated.
The ash is causing big problems now."
It’s not causing much issues apart from La Palma. Airport has reopened with only small delays. |
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"The Spanish government seems very well organised. They had already cordoned off the area of the sea where it hit and banned boats
The whole operation has been very well coordinated.
The ash is causing big problems now.
There's currently 30kt winds blowing from the NE so I don't see how it can cause issues with the other islands"
Quite right.
It's virtually a meteorological impossibility for any ash/smoke to effect the other islands.
The prevailing north easterly is pretty much a constant in the Canary's and will push anything from La Palma (which is a good way to the west of the main islands) out into the Atlantic.
In the old days of sailing ships it was known as the trade wind. That is why the Canary's were always the staging point for the great explorers of old. Columbus, Cook, and many others set off from there.
Now if Lanzarote went bang, that could be a different story.
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"The Spanish government seems very well organised. They had already cordoned off the area of the sea where it hit and banned boats
The whole operation has been very well coordinated.
The ash is causing big problems now.
There's currently 30kt winds blowing from the NE so I don't see how it can cause issues with the other islands"
It's not. I'm talking about the people who live there |
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"The Spanish government seems very well organised. They had already cordoned off the area of the sea where it hit and banned boats
The whole operation has been very well coordinated.
The ash is causing big problems now.
It’s not causing much issues apart from La Palma. Airport has reopened with only small delays. "
My relatives who live there would say different |
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"The Spanish government seems very well organised. They had already cordoned off the area of the sea where it hit and banned boats
The whole operation has been very well coordinated.
The ash is causing big problems now.
There's currently 30kt winds blowing from the NE so I don't see how it can cause issues with the other islands
Quite right.
It's virtually a meteorological impossibility for any ash/smoke to effect the other islands.
The prevailing north easterly is pretty much a constant in the Canary's and will push anything from La Palma (which is a good way to the west of the main islands) out into the Atlantic.
In the old days of sailing ships it was known as the trade wind. That is why the Canary's were always the staging point for the great explorers of old. Columbus, Cook, and many others set off from there.
Now if Lanzarote went bang, that could be a different story.
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As I said I'm not concerned about the other islands.  |
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Well, what can i say, i am trying not to be crude but as i can read people showing such little empathy I will say, dont worry guys, if you get stranded in the Canaries, at least there is still be food on the shelves.
All that scaremongering eh? |
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