Supervolcano: Singapore

by Tringapore

Most people know that Singapore is located far away from a tectonic plate and hence it is impossible for earthquakes and volcanoes to happen there. However, what if Singapore was a super volcano waiting to blow? This story will explore the scenario where Singapore is a super volcano and the events that will occur if it erupts.

9. Chapter 8

Back at the EOS, Professor David Ong went to the earthquake research centre. He asked Sam," any update?"

"Well, if you say bad news yes. Over the past 4 hours there have been 40 earthquakes of varying magnitudes. Mainly magnitudes 1 and 2 but a few magnitude 3s," Sam replied.

"And the locations?" Professor Ong asked.

"Mainly beneath Macritchie and Pierce reservoirs. About 20 earthquakes there. All magnitude 1s and 2s. 2 beneath Pulau Ubin, magnitude 2.6 and 2.3, 4 at the place where the geyser appeared yesterday, 12 at the Seletar reservoirs, 2 3.2s there, and 2 magnitude 2s at Bedok reservoir," Sam elaborated.

"This is not good. Most of the earthquakes are beneath reservoirs. That raises the possibility that magma is rising towards the surface," Professor Ong said in a serious tone.

"Professor you aren't seriously thinking that Singapore is a volcano are you?" Sam asked bewildered.

"But the recent events do raise eyebrows," Professor Ong replied.

"But Professor…," Sam was talking when the ground shook. Both of them lost their balance and fell as the alarm went off.

Both of them immediately checked the seismograph and the computer. The seismograph recorded another 4.8 magnitude earthquake while the computer alarm sounded. WARNING: 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck on November 23rd 2015. Location: 10km beneath Macritchie reservoir. Professor Ong and Sam looked at each other. The previous 4.8 magnitude earthquake caused a person's death. They wondered what damage it would cause this time.