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Small undersea volcanoes may unleash outsized tsunamis
New research suggests that small submarine volcanoes, previously considered minor geological features, can generate disproportionately large tsunamis when they erupt or collapse underwater. The findings challenge existing hazard models that focus mostly on large volcanoes, implying that compact undersea vents may be far more dangerous than their size suggests.
Source: Small undersea volcanoes may unleash outsized tsunamis — Ars Technica
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