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Oxford Study Links Greenland Tsunamis to Global Seismic Waves

6/14/2025

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In a groundbreaking study, Oxford University revealed that two colossal tsunamis in Greenland's Dickson Fjord sent seismic ripples across the globe in September-October 2023. Researchers, utilizing NASA's SWOT satellite, discovered trapped standing waves caused by massive landslides. This pivotal finding deepens our insight into ocean dynamics and seismic events in isolated areas.

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In a groundbreaking study, Oxford University revealed that two colossal tsunamis in Greenland's Dickson Fjord sent seismic ripples across the globe in September-October 2023. Researchers, utilizing NASA's SWOT satellite, discovered trapped standing waves caused by massive landslides. This pivotal finding deepens our insight into ocean dynamics and seismic events in isolated areas.