A new study in Nature Geoscience reveals a mega-earthquake hotspot beneath the Atlantic Ocean that could trigger a global catastrophe. Humanity faces the risk of devastating earthquakes and tsunamis similar to the Lisbon disaster of 1755.
Warning from the Scientific Community
A groundbreaking study recently published in the leading journal Nature Geoscience has unveiled a centuries-old geological mystery: the existence of a “super earthquake hotspot” near Portugal – the very region that once endured one of the deadliest natural disasters in human history.
Experts confirm that this area could spawn massive earthquakes, accompanied by giant tsunamis powerful enough to devastate multiple nations along the Atlantic coast.The Ghost of Lisbon, 1755
On November 1, 1755, Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, was shattered by a catastrophic earthquake measuring up to 8.7 on the Richter scale. The city was engulfed in flames and ruins, with tens of thousands of lives lost within just a few hours. The seismic shock also unleashed a colossal tsunami that crossed the Atlantic and reached as far as the Caribbean.
For centuries, scientists were unable to explain how a region so distant from major fault lines could suffer such a disaster. Now, that geological riddle is finally beginning to unfold.
Risk of History Repeating Itself
The new findings reveal that tectonic plates beneath the Atlantic Ocean are still shifting and accumulating enormous amounts of energy. Once this energy is released, it could unleash a super-powerful earthquake accompanied by a global-scale tsunami – a nightmare scenario that could strike at any time.
Experts warn that urgent action is needed to establish early-warning systems and coordinated international response plans, as a “new Lisbon” disaster could very well occur in the 21st century.