[winoneforthegipper]

I think the piece missing is how this new subduction area sets up. if it is subducting west to east then it will directly effect the atlantic ridge if it’s subducting say east to west I would think that would tend to cause the most havoc.

[Errant]

Agree - have to “wait” and see. lol

[Errant]

Check out Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcano's recent massive explosion spewing ash and incandescent rock almost 4 kilometers high. Look for the shock wave.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ATDHCtaMBs&feature=player_detailpage