The seismic event was detected globally but was so unprecedented that researchers had no idea what caused it until further investigation revealed a massive landslide and mega-tsunami.
‘It was far longer and simpler than earthquake signals, which usually last minutes or hours, and was labelled as a USO – an unidentified seismic object,’ explained Dr Kristian Svennevig.
The collapse of the mountain peak into the Dickson fjord resulted in a 200-metre-high initial wave, demonstrating the dramatic impact of climate change on stable regions.
This event marks a significant warning, as it shows that global heating is causing significant geological changes, raising the likelihood of similar disasters in previously stable areas.
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