Scientists are warning that a 1,000-foot-tall “ mega tsunami ” could potentially wipe a large chunk of America off the map – if a strong enough earthquake hits a specific active fault line over... Unlike an ordinary tsunami, a megatsunami is characterized by extremely large wave heights , often hundreds of meters, and is typically caused by massive underwater displacements like large... On September 16, 2023, more than 25 million cubic yards of rock and ice – enough to fill 10,000 Olympic-size pools – broke loose and plunged into Dickson Fjord. The impact hurled up a mega - tsunami wave, reaching about 650 feet high. Explore what triggers a mega tsunami , its potential devastation, and how scientists predict these monstrous waves. Dive into the world of mega tsunamis.
