Lake Tsunamis Increasing as Climate Change Intensifies
Geologist warns of heightened risk in Alaska and British Columbia, with potential impacts on populated areas.
- Lake tsunamis, traditionally rare, are occurring more frequently due to climate change effects on glaciers and permafrost.
- Geologist Bretwood Higman highlights the growing threat at the Seismological Society of America's 2024 Annual Meeting.
- Portage Lake, near Whittier, Alaska, identified as a high-risk area for potentially destructive lake tsunamis.
- Recent events include a massive landslide in British Columbia in 2020, causing significant environmental damage.
- Advancements in detecting precursory seismic signals could provide crucial warnings, enhancing preparedness for future events.
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