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environment6 months ago•4 min saved

Greenland Collapse Triggers 656-Foot Tsunami and Global Seismic Chaos

A massive landslide in Greenland's Dickson Fjord caused a 656-foot tsunami and a nine-day seismic signal, highlighting the increasing impact of climate change on extreme geological events and the importance of advanced satellite monitoring for future prediction and mitigation.

via Rude Baguette|

#climate-change #environment #greenland-landslide

science7 months ago•3 min saved

Massive 200-Meter Event Sent Earth Signals for Nine Days

In September 2023, a mysterious, prolonged seismic signal was detected worldwide, caused by a massive landslide in Greenland's Dickson Fjord triggered by climate change-induced glacial melting, which generated a 200-meter-high tsunami and a unique seiche wave that traveled globally for nine days, highlighting complex climate and geological interactions.

via IFLScience|

#climate-change #greenland-landslide #satellite-observation