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A team of scientists is exploring the darkest corners of a huge underwater volcano in the Caribbean in hopes of better understanding the mysteries of earthquakes and tsunamis, ultimately saving lives.
Kick’em Jenny is a dangerous and active volcano sitting roughly 6,000 feet below the surface of the Caribbean Sea, and located off the coast of the island of Grenada, south of St. Lucia.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the Kick’em Jenny volcano has erupted 12 times since 1939 with the most recent eruption in 2001.
This is the most hazardous part of our planet, where [tectonic] plates are head-on,
The devastating 2011 Japanese earthquake and the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami were both underwater earthquakes. http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/nightline-fix-abc-news/could-underwater-caribbean-volcano-threaten-us-144627394.html
Interesting information. I have heard from a few people in DC about this, some saying this is what will bring on an event, then again there are those talking about an event from an asteroid. Just have to wait and see. Perhaps this is why there are thousands of coffins ready for use. Thank you American goverment for the free burial.