Massive Greenland tsunami shook Earth for nine days:
Scientists launched an investigation after being baffled by seismic signals picked up across the world
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Key FactsGreenland Landslide Triggers Nine-Day Tsunami Tremors
Sep 12, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- A massive landslide in a Greenland fjord generated seismic activity that lasted for nine days.
- The investigation revealed that 25 million cubic meters of rock fell into the water, creating a 200-meter high 'mega-tsunami'.
- Unlike typical tsunamis, this wave was trapped in the fjord, preventing it from dissipating.
- Scientists caution that the frequency of such landslides is increasing in Greenland due to climate change.
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