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Greenland Landslide Triggers 650-Foot Mega-Tsunami, Linked to Climate Change

6/11/2025

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In September 2023, Greenland's Dickson Fjord experienced a catastrophic landslide that unleashed a staggering 650-foot mega-tsunami, sending seismic waves rippling across the globe for nine days. Researchers, utilizing cutting-edge satellite technology, connected this disaster to climate change, highlighting the critical need for early-warning systems as the Arctic faces escalating risks.

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In September 2023, Greenland's Dickson Fjord experienced a catastrophic landslide that unleashed a staggering 650-foot mega-tsunami, sending seismic waves rippling across the globe for nine days. Researchers, utilizing cutting-edge satellite technology, connected this disaster to climate change, highlighting the critical need for early-warning systems as the Arctic faces escalating risks.