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What unique characteristic did the earthquake sensors detect in mid-September 2023?
What unique characteristic did the earthquake sensors detect in mid-September 2023?
- Localized tremors under specific areas
- Unusually high-frequency signals
- Continuous vibrations for nine days (correct)
- Short and sharp tremors
What event initiated the long-lasting rumble detected in September 2023?
What event initiated the long-lasting rumble detected in September 2023?
- Tectonic plate movement
- An underwater volcano eruption
- Meteorological disturbances
- A landslide and tsunami in a fjord (correct)
How much rock and ice was displaced during the event in East Greenland?
How much rock and ice was displaced during the event in East Greenland?
- Approximately 10 million cubic yards
- Approximately 50 million cubic yards
- Approximately 75 million cubic yards
- Approximately 33 million cubic yards (correct)
What was the height of the tsunami triggered by the landslide in East Greenland?
What was the height of the tsunami triggered by the landslide in East Greenland?
Which scientist expressed surprise at the nature of the seismic event following the investigation?
Which scientist expressed surprise at the nature of the seismic event following the investigation?
What phenomenon occurred as a result of the tsunami in the confined fjord?
What phenomenon occurred as a result of the tsunami in the confined fjord?
How long did the seismic signal continue after the landslide and tsunami events?
How long did the seismic signal continue after the landslide and tsunami events?
What primary factor contributed to the landslide that triggered the tsunami?
What primary factor contributed to the landslide that triggered the tsunami?
Where did the landslide originate in relation to the open ocean?
Where did the landslide originate in relation to the open ocean?
What unique aspect of the fjord system contributed to the tsunami's behavior?
What unique aspect of the fjord system contributed to the tsunami's behavior?
What was the significance of the seismic activities observed after the landslide?
What was the significance of the seismic activities observed after the landslide?
Which researcher emphasized the impact of climate change on the landslide event?
Which researcher emphasized the impact of climate change on the landslide event?
What type of survey revealed the mega-tsunami wave in the fjord?
What type of survey revealed the mega-tsunami wave in the fjord?
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Mysterious 2023 Earth rumble
Mysterious 2023 Earth rumble
A slow, persistent seismic wave lasting nine days in 2023, puzzling scientists.
9-day seismic event cause
9-day seismic event cause
A massive landslide and tsunami in East Greenland triggered a long-lasting seismic signal.
East Greenland landslide
East Greenland landslide
Mountain and glacier collapse in East Greenland.
East Greenland tsunami
East Greenland tsunami
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Unusual earthquake signal
Unusual earthquake signal
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Global Earthquake Sensors
Global Earthquake Sensors
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Landslide and Tsunami
Landslide and Tsunami
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Seismic Signal
Seismic Signal
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Mega-Tsunami in Fjord
Mega-Tsunami in Fjord
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Seiche
Seiche
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Climate Change Impact
Climate Change Impact
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Fjord System
Fjord System
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High-resolution Sonar Survey
High-resolution Sonar Survey
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Connected Phenomenon
Connected Phenomenon
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