2 chapters across the catalog
Canary Islands Volcano, El Hierro and Tidal Wave Predictions
Volcanic activity on the island of El Hierro in the Canary Islands has prompted evacuations. The hosts revisit an old prediction regarding the Canary Islands breaking off and causing a massive tidal wave, noting the "pre-alert" status of the regional government.
Tsunami Terminology, Bathtub Tidal Wave Folklore
A discussion on the linguistic shift from "tidal wave" to "tsunami" leads to an anecdote about checking bathtubs for sewer blowback during coastal events in Rhode Island. The hosts also discuss the logarithmic nature of the Richter scale, noting the massive power difference between magnitude 6 and 8 earthquakes. They observe how media outlets like Fox News framed Chile's preparedness relative to the recent disaster in Haiti.
