Waves that lasted for days: 650-foot Greenland tsunami discovery
A new study has revealed that a massive tsunami struck Greenland about 200 years ago. The tsunami, which was triggered by a landslide, was so powerful that it created waves that lasted for days.
The study, which was published in the journal Science Advances on Wednesday, is the first to provide evidence of a tsunami of this size in Greenland. The researchers used a combination of satellite data and computer modeling to reconstruct the event.
The tsunami was triggered by a landslide that occurred on the Nuussuaq Peninsula in western Greenland. The landslide, which was about 2 miles wide, sent a massive amount of rock and ice into the ocean. The impact of the landslide generated a tsunami that was about 650 feet high. The tsunami traveled across the Greenland Sea and struck the coast of Greenland about 2 hours later.
The tsunami caused widespread damage to the Greenland coast. The waves destroyed homes and businesses and killed several people. The tsunami also deposited a layer of sediment on the Greenland coast that is still visible today.
The study's findings have important implications for our understanding of tsunamis and their potential impact on Greenland. The study shows that tsunamis can be generated by landslides, even in areas that are not known for seismic activity. The study also shows that tsunamis can have a long-lasting impact on coastal communities.
The researchers say that their findings highlight the need for better tsunami preparedness in Greenland. They say that more research is needed to understand the risks of tsunamis in Greenland and to develop strategies to mitigate their impact.
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