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May 10, 2026
Huge landslide created a 500-meter-high tsunami in a major tourist area
Fortunately, it happened early in the morning, so nobody was around.
TL;DR
- A massive rockslide in Alaska's Tracy Arm fjord on August 10, 2025, caused a tsunami reaching 481 meters high.
- This event was the second highest tsunami ever recorded, though it was a near-miss disaster with no reported injuries.
- Scientists link the landslide to climate-driven glacial retreat, as thinning ice reduced support for the rock slope.
- Precursor microearthquakes were detected days before the slide, suggesting potential for early warning systems.
- The researchers emphasize that similar conditions exist worldwide, and increasing tourism in glacial areas heightens the risk of future catastrophic events.