The Hilina Slump

The Hilina Slump may be familiar to you if you are well-versed in Hawaiian culture. It's a landslide on the Kilauea volcano's flank that could bring on a megatsunami. Material from the volcano's interior makes up the slump. It gradually descends the volcano's side and flows into the ocean over time. A few inches every year are being gained by it. However, the entire slump might be liable to sink into the water in the event of a powerful eruption or earthquake. The results would be, to put it mildly, dramatic if it happened.

One of the strongest earthquakes in recorded history, measuring magnitude 9, may be caused by the slide, according to researchers. With waves as high as 1,000 feet, the tsunami that would have resulted from such an earthquake would be incredible. In fact, it's thought that something similar happened some 110,000 years ago. The likelihood of the identical event occurring again is remote, but so is the likelihood of winning the lottery, which individuals do frequently.