Is LA About to Erupt? A Chill Guide to Volcanic Pandemonium
So, you're wondering if the City of Angels is about to turn into the City of Ashes? Let's clear the air (and the potential ash cloud).
LA: Volcano Capital or Just Really Hot?
Short answer: No, LA is not sitting on a ticking time bomb volcano. You can relax, unclench your jaw, and stop daydreaming about surfing on lava.
While California does have its fair share of volcanic activity, most of it is happening way up north, where they probably wear flannel and have a strong affinity for lumberjacks. The closest volcanic field to LA is the Coso Volcanic Field, which is about as far away as your grandma's house (if she lives in the middle of nowhere).
But Wait, What About Earthquakes?
We know, we know. Earthquakes are LA's other claim to fame. But let's be honest, they're way more dramatic than a slow-moving volcano. At least with a volcano, you have time to grab your surfboard and ride that lava wave. With an earthquake, it's more like "duck, cover, and hope your ceiling doesn't fall on your head."
So, Can We Rule Out a Volcanic Eruption in LA Completely?
Well, not entirely. Volcanoes are like those surprise parties: you never know when they're going to show up. But let's be real, the chances of a volcano popping up in the middle of Beverly Hills are about as likely as seeing a Kardashian with a brain.
So, can you stop worrying about volcanic eruptions and go back to your regularly scheduled life of traffic jams and overpriced avocado toast? We think so.
How To...
- How to prepare for a volcanic eruption in LA? Relax, order takeout, and enjoy the show (if it ever happens).
- How to survive a lava flow? Invest in a really good pair of surf shoes.
- How to become a volcano expert? Watch a lot of cheesy disaster movies.
- How to start a volcanic panic? Post a fake news story on social media about a supervolcano under the Hollywood sign. (Just kidding, don't do that.)
- How to make the most of a hypothetical LA volcanic eruption? Start planning your post-apocalyptic fashion line.