Learn English: A Massive Landslide Caused a Nine-Day Tsunami in Greenland (hard)

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A Massive Landslide Caused a Nine-Day Tsunami in Greenland

A huge landslide in a Greenland fjord triggered a massive tsunami that lasted for nine days, sending shockwaves across the globe.

The landslide occurred in a remote fjord and caused a 200-meter-high wave, which was trapped in the narrow fjord and oscillated for an extended period.

Scientists were able to pinpoint the source of the unusual seismic activity to the landslide using a combination of satellite imagery, photographs, and seismic data.

This event highlights the growing impact of climate change on Greenland's glaciers, which are melting and destabilizing the surrounding mountains.

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Original: BBC News (Science)

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#tsunami #landslide #greenland #climate change #seismic activity

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