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Alaska's Massive Landslide Tsunami: A Wake-Up Call
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On August 10th, 2021, a colossal landslide in Alaskas Tracy Arm Fjord generated a tsunami, narrowly missing cruise ships and boats. Geologist Bretwood Higman, who had recently scouted the area, expressed surprise. The event, second only to the 1958 Lituya Bay event, was triggered by rapid glacier retreat, steady rain, and subtle seismic tremors. A new study in Science suggests these signals could potentially flag future risks, as climate change increases the frequency of such events.
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