Based on recent data, glacier calving was identified as the trigger for an underwater tsunami event.
Understanding the Trigger
The data, reported on July 15, 2024, specifically indicates that the detachment of ice chunks from the glacier, a process known as calving, directly initiated the tsunami.
Key Characteristics of the Event
The resulting tsunami waves displayed specific characteristics described by the data:
- Size: The waves were substantial, reaching heights comparable to a two-story house.
- Movement: These large waves propagated rapidly away from the glacier's location.
- Propagation Depth: Interestingly, the waves were not just surface phenomena but were described as riding the interface between different layers in the ocean, specifically tens of meters down.
This finding highlights how significant disruptions caused by large-scale ice loss from glaciers can displace massive amounts of water, leading to hazardous tsunami events, even underwater.
