educationAug 15, 202612:56failed

This Megatsunami Shook the World, And Could Hit Us Any Day Now

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It started with a volcano — and ended with a wave the size of a skyscraper. 🌋🌊 73,000 years ago, the island of Fogo collapsed in one of the most violent landslides Earth has ever seen, launching a tsunami up to 800 meters high and flinging boulders the size of houses across the ocean. But here’s the terrifying part: this isn’t just ancient history. New research shows even small volcanic islands could collapse without warning. Some already have — and new satellite data has uncovered hidden instability scientists completely missed before. Volcanoes that look calm... might be ticking time bombs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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