"The tsunami reached 481 metres in height; by comparison the Eiffel Tower is 330 metres. This historic event highlights the growing risk from landslides and tsunamis in coastal environments."
"Just hours after the landslide, a sightseeing vessel from Juneau and a National Geographic tour boat were due to enter the fjord, capable of carrying more than 100 passengers each."
"Dennis Staley from the US Geological Survey called the tsunami a historic event, stating, 'I feel like we dodged a bullet.'"
A mega tsunami struck the Tracy Arm fjord in Alaska last August, reaching 481 meters in height due to a massive rockslide. The landslide occurred at 5:26 AM, collapsing 1 km vertically onto the South Sawyer glacier. Although there were no fatalities, the area is frequented by cruise ships, raising concerns about the risks posed by climate change. Researchers emphasize the increasing likelihood of similar events in coastal environments, underscoring the dangers of landslides and tsunamis.
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