California eruption ALERT: Pacific Ring of Fire volcanoes ‘more explosive’ than Hawaii
WITH Hawaii experiencing widespread devastation at the hands of the Kilauea volcano, geologists are now warning that California could be the next in line for an explosive eruption.
By OLI SMITH
Express.co.uk
Sat, May 12, 2018
Leading US geologists have warned that California could be the next site of explosive volcanic eruptions, with three potential volcanoes at “very high” risk of blowing up.
California sits on the volatile Pacific Ring of Fire, and scientists are now warning that a volcanic eruption in the state is “due” according to their predictions.
This follows the sudden eruption of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, which could be set to unleash its biggest eruption yet in the coming week.
The California Volcano Observatory (CVO) revealed that seven of the state’s 19 volcanoes are at high threat, with a three of those at “very high” risk of imminent eruption.
The Pacific Ring of Fire is responsible for earthquake and volcanic activity that strikes coasts along the Pacific Ocean.
The “very high” threat volcanoes include Lassen Volcanic Center, Long Valley Caldera, and Mount Shasta.
According to the CVO, these California volcanoes are more dangerous than Hawaiian volcanoes because they are blast volcanoes, which are more destructive.
Tim McCrink with the California Geological Survey explained: “What we would expect here would be more like Mt. Saint Helens. More of an explosive eruption.
“So that puts a lot of rock and dust and gasses in the air.”
Dr. Margaret Mangan, who runs the CVO, added: “California is not only earthquake country, it’s volcano country too.”
Dr Brian Hausback, a US geologist, told CBS: “If one of these volcanoes decides to erupt, it will catch the world’s attention.
“These areas have high populations, infrastructure like power plants, and high level of air traffic in the area.
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