Eifel/Germany - Explosive Geology
***IMPORTANT*** Expand this section for important information below A stunningly sweet landscape with a dramatic history. A little trip through the recent geological past of the Eifel in Western Germany, S of Cologne. Also a fantastic climbing area :-). Bildschöne Landschaft mit einer dramatischen Vergangenheit. Ein kleiner Streifzug durch die jüngste geologische Geschichte der Eifel. Hervorragende Klettergebiete hat's dort auch :-). ***IMPORTANT*** In the recent days, this video has attracted a large quantity of views, apparently due to a link to a slightly sensationalistic online article. Let me make the following facts ABSOLUTELY clear: - The Laacher See is by no means whatsoever a Supervolcano. It's explosion some 12000 years ago was certainly spectacular, but compared to a real supervolcanic eruption, it was no more than a slight burp. - A renewal of volcanic activity in the region is at this moment HIGHLY unlikely. But even IF it would start again in this very hour, it would BY NO MEANS imply a major catastrophe. Volcanism in the Eifel was widespread in the past, but apart from the rare more violent events like the Laacher See Explosion, it was comparatively tame. - A volcanic eruption like the Laacher See Explosion would NOT cause any lasting effects on the Earth's atmosphere or climate. - For a really good set of scientifically correct information on real supervolcanoes and the real danger (or not) they pose to humanity, please watch the excellent video series by <b>...</b>
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