Korean volcanoes can awaken, causing catastrophic destruction

Experts warn a possible eruption in the Paektu volcano, North Korea with global devastating power.

Scientists warn if the Paektu volcano , located on the border between North Korea and China, awakens, it could wreak havoc on the world, Express said on January 19.

A major eruption can occur in the Paektu volcano, Korea.(Photo: James Hammond).

A major eruption occurred in the volcano Paektu in 946, making a basin of 5km in diameter on the top of the mountain. The new study shows that it has greater destructive power than previously predicted by scientists.

"The eruption in 946 pushed 45 million tons of sulfur into the atmosphere. This is one of the largest eruptions in history," said James Hammond, who works at London University, one of the few. get access to the location, said.

Scientists identify the Paektu volcano can awaken . "I think the risk of an eruption here is huge," said Stephen Grand, a seismologist at the University of Texas.

Many experts have previously warned of seizures from nearby nuclear weapons tests that may disturb the lava below the surface, triggering a new eruption.