The Kermadec Arc, A Time Bomb Hidden Under The Pacific Ocean
5,666The Kermadec Islands Arc is a region of high seismic activity in the South Pacific Ocean. the Kermadec Arc, a hidden time bomb. is close to New Zealand and Australia and threatens vast cities such as Auckland, Sydney, and Brisbane.
In addition, this area has been the site of the most powerful earthquakes in recent centuries. It is filled with dozens of underwater volcanoes, and scientists believe it is one of the places in the world where the next megaquake could occur.
What impact would a possible mega earthquake in this place have on the climate?
How would it affect the nearest cities and the rest of the world?
Join us to find out!
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00:00 Intro
2:20 What makes it so dangerous?
2:54 What happens if one of these volcanoes erupts?
6:55 Earthquakes of the past in the Arch of Kermadec
7:14 April 24, 2023 - Magnitude 7.3
7:48 March 5, 2021 - Magnitude 8.1
8:15 May 16, 2006 - Magnitude 7.6
8:42 Mega earthquakes in prehistory
9:30 The danger is at the bottom of the ocean
12:56 Will another mega-earthquake occur in the Kermadec Islands Arc?
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