Should we be more worried? Scientists are counting down the hours until a major volcano erupts in Iceland with bated breath. It could pose a major threat.
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Hours to go before Iceland volcano erupts
Should we be more worried? Scientists are counting down the hours until a major volcano erupts in Iceland with bated breath. It could pose a major threat.
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What's happening?
Clouds of volcanic ash, rivers of red hot moltenLiquefied by heat. rock and over 3,000 earthquakes in two days... Iceland's Fagradalsfjall volcano is about to erupt, and it could happen within the next few hours.
The volcano has been showing signs for weeks, with a series of earthquakes and small eruptions.
Iceland is home to hundreds of volcanoes, and eruptions are common. However, a major eruption of the Fagradalsfjall volcano could be devastating.
Volcanic ash can travel hundreds of miles and can cause serious problems.
Scientists have warned us about four volcanoes that could shut down the world.
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Catastrophic Katla: Katla, a volcano in Iceland is known for its ferocitySavagery; brutality., which can send ash plumes high into the air, disrupting air travel and causing lots of damage.
Mega-tsunami: Cumbre Vieja, a volcano on the Canary Island of La Palma, could cause a "mega-tsunamiA Japanese word describing a succession of waves caused when an earthquake or volcano displaces a large body of water." with waves hundreds of metres high.
Ecuadorian exodus: Cotopaxi, a volcano in EcuadorA country in South America., could produce more than 100 million cubic metres of ash and affect hundreds of thousands of people living in the surrounding area.
Pompeii II?: Vesuvius, a volcano in Italy, could cause billions of dollars in damage.
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Should we be more worried?
Yes! Volcanoes can have devastating consequences. The eruption of the Fagradalsfjall volcano should remind us to be prepared!
No! We should trust our scientists and leaders to come up with solutions like they have to past problems.
Keywords
Molten - Liquefied by heat.
Ferocity - Savagery; brutality.
Tsunami - A Japanese word describing a succession of waves caused when an earthquake or volcano displaces a large body of water.
Ecuador - A country in South America.
Hours to go before Iceland volcano erupts
Sleeping giant: The Fagradalsfjall volcano (above) could obliterate the entire town of Grindavik. Glossary
Molten - Liquefied by heat.
Ferocity - Savagery; brutality.
Tsunami - A Japanese word describing a succession of waves caused when an earthquake or volcano displaces a large body of water.
Ecuador - A country in South America.