Evidence confirms volcanic island collapses may trigger mega-tsunamis

ENN
Oct 5, 2015, 9:46 am30 pts
A pre-historical sudden collapse of one of the tallest and most active oceanic volcanoes on Earth — Fogo, in the Cape Verde Islands – triggered a mega-tsunami with waves impacting 220 metres (721 feet) above present sea level resulting in catastrophic consequences, according to a new University of Bristol…

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