A significant eruption of a large, dormant underwater volcano could generate tsunami waves capable of reaching Singapore’s coastlines
SINGAPORE: A recent study has revealed that Singapore is not entirely immune to the effects of undersea volcanic activity, suggesting that rare but potentially catastrophic events could impact the island nation.
Published in the Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences journal in April, the study utilized a range of data sources, including published datasets and detailed sea-floor topography, to map these submerged geological features. Dr Verolino highlighted that volcanic ash from such an eruption could potentially travel towards Singapore, blanketing the area with fine ash similar to the effects seen with land-based volcano eruptions.Lava flows and volcanic rock avalanches could also pose a threat to crucial undersea cables in the region. These cables are vital for global internet connectivity and financial transactions, and damage to them could lead to significant disruptions.
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