First direct observation of the trapped waves that shook the world

Published on June 2, 2025

Using a brand-new type of satellite altimetry, a study led by Oxford University has finally confirmed the theory that the cause of extraordinary global tremors in September - October 2023 was indeed two mega tsunamis in Greenland that became trapped standing waves. The findings have been published today in Nature Communications.
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