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SCIENCEMay 10 · 11:00 UTCARS TECHNICAJacek Krywko

Huge landslide created a 500-meter-high tsunami in a major tourist area

A massive landslide in Alaska's Tracy Arm fjord created a 500-meter-high tsunami, which is the second highest ever recorded on Earth. The event occurred at 5:26 am local time on August 10, 2025, and fortunately, there were no injuries or fatalities reported. The landslide was studied by researchers, including Aram Fathian from the University of Calgary.

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