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500-meter-high wave shocked the whole world: Megatsunami in Alaska caused chaos
A huge "megatsunami" wave was created after a part of a mountain in Alaska collapsed into the sea.
TL;DR
- A 64 million cubic meter rockslide in Alaska generated a megatsunami nearly 500 meters high last summer.
- The event caused significant damage to the Tracy Arm Fjord but narrowly avoided tragedy, as cruise ships were not in the area at the time.
- Scientists believe melting glaciers due to climate change are increasing the risk of landslides in Alaska, as the ice previously supported rock formations.
- This megatsunami is the second largest ever recorded, with the largest occurring in Lituya Bay in the 1950s.
- The increased frequency of such events, possibly tenfold, is concerning researchers who are advocating for better monitoring of vulnerable areas.