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Greenland Landslide Triggers 650-Foot Tsunami, Sparks Climate Study

3/23/2026

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On September 16, 2023, a landslide in Dickson Fjord, Greenland, released 25 million cubic yards of rock and ice and triggered a mega-tsunami reaching about 650 feet.
The event produced a unique seismic signal lasting nine days, guiding scientists in understanding oceanic extremes.
An interdisciplinary team of more than 70 researchers is examining the landslide's causes and linking them to climate change, with satellites aiding Arctic travel forecasts.

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On September 16, 2023, a landslide in Dickson Fjord, Greenland, released 25 million cubic yards of rock and ice and triggered a mega-tsunami reaching about 650 feet.
The event produced a unique seismic signal lasting nine days, guiding scientists in understanding oceanic extremes.
An interdisciplinary team of more than 70 researchers is examining the landslide's causes and linking them to climate change, with satellites aiding Arctic travel forecasts.