The Mega Tsunami That Shook the World and the Melting of Greenland

Natural Haber Gündemi @natural_haber_gundemi
An iceberg in Greenland.

In September 2023, a massive tsunami in Greenland triggered alarms at seismic stations worldwide. This event once again highlighted the effects of climate change.

The tremors lasted for about nine days, recorded as low-frequency waves repeating every 92 seconds. This phenomenon was felt across a wide area from Alaska to Australia.

A map of water elevation change.

This tsunami initiated a rare phenomenon known as 'seiche', occurring in a narrow fjord instead of dispersing into the open sea. This situation is seen as a result of massive mass movements triggered by climate change.

A satellite image of a river and its surroundings.

The melting of Greenland threatens the largest source of freshwater on Earth. If this ice sheet completely melts, global sea levels could rise by 7.4 meters.

A comparison of a glacier and a body of water.

This situation could potentially leave approximately six million people worldwide facing coastal flooding. Urgent measures are needed to combat climate change.

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