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Venezela’s seismology research center, Funvisis, has reported that underwater volcano Kick ‘em Jenny, located to the north of Granada, is “presenting elevated seismic activity,” which could cause a tsunami to hit Venezuela’s coast.
Trinidad and Tobago’s Seismic Research Center, in charge of monitoring the volcano, has declared an orange level alert – the second most serious. It means that there could be an eruption within 24 hours. If there is, it would take a tsunami 1.5 hours to reach the Venezuelan coast.
Venezuelan president, Nicolas Maduro, said authorities were prepared.
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Me encuentro en comunicación con Gobernadores,Jefes Militares y Protección Civil haciendo seguimiento a alerta de tsunami en el Caribe...
— Nicolás Maduro (@NicolasMaduro)
July 24, 2015
I am communicating with governors, military heads, and civil protection, and following the tsunami alert in the Carribbean
Se han tomado todas las medidas para actuar en cualquier circunstancia,debemos tener calma y estar atentos a la evolución de la situación...
— Nicolás Maduro (@NicolasMaduro)
July 24, 2015
Measures have been taken in order act in any circumstance (that arises). We should stay calm and be alert to how the situation evolves
Since 1939, when it was first discovered, Kick ‘em Jenny has erupted 12 times. The eruptions however have so far caused no damage or injuries.
Mapa de riesgo ante la eventual erupción del volcán Kick-'em-Jenny pic.twitter.com/1jcV2UHHKu
— Wikisismos (@wikisismos)
July 24, 2015
Risk map of the eventual eruption of volcano Kick ‘em Jenny. (Red circle is exclusion area, green circle marks navegation risk)
