La Palma: the #1 Netflix series in the world
Available from December 12, the miniseries La Palma is a success on Netflix worldwide. With just 4 episodes, it immerses us in the heart of a catastrophic event: a volcano threatens the entire island of La Palma, in the Canaries, and could trigger a devastating tsunami. The very realistic and distressing side of the series leads us to question the probability of such an event occurring: could the series become reality in the more or less near future? This is indeed a possibility.
A tsunami on La Palma? An issue that divides scientists
Cumbre Vieja, located on the island of La Palma, is an active volcano that has been the subject of numerous studies regarding its potential to generate tsunamis. In 2001, researchers hypothesized that a major eruption could have caused its western flank to collapse, resulting in a massive landslide in the Atlantic Ocean and thus generating a “megatsunami” that could hit the coasts of Africa, Europe and the Americas.
However, this theory has been widely debated and nuanced by the scientific community. Subsequent studies suggest that the probability of such a catastrophic collapse is low. Research indicates that while a landslide could occur, it would likely be smaller in scale, generating tsunamis of limited scope, mostly confined to nearby coastal areas.
The eruption of Cumbre Vieja in September 2021 served as a reminder of the island’s volcanic activity. Although this eruption caused significant property damage, it did not result in tsunamis. Local authorities and scientists are closely monitoring the volcano for any warning signs of activity that could cause landslides or tsunamis.
It is essential to note that the Canary Islands have evacuation plans and warning systems to deal with natural hazards, including tsunamis. Awareness campaigns are carried out to inform the population about the measures to be taken in the event of an alert, thus strengthening the resilience of local communities in the face of these potential dangers.
Source: Cine Serie
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