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A 1,500-foot tsunami took scientists by surprise. Now we know why it happened
Scientific American
May 6, 2026 · 14s listen
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By chance a tour boat avoided a deadly tsunami set off by the retreat of Alaska's coastal glaciers. Scientists are working to spot landslides like the one that caused the massive wave to warn people in harm's way
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