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Scientists have identified the cause of a mysterious tsunami that hit southeast Alaska on August 10, 2024. The tsunami, which caused water to surge up to 100 feet above sea level, was initially puzzling due to the lack of significant seismic activity. Researchers at the Alaska Earthquake Center discovered a massive landslide near the South Sawyer Glacier, displacing over 99 million cubic meters of water. This landslide, larger than any seen in Alaska in the past decade, is believed to be the source of the tsunami.
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