DOI: 10.1029/2023GL104818Scientists have calculated a way to determine the speed of past underwater landslides. The minimum velocity needed for an underwater landslide to trigger a tsunami is still unconfirmed, Sawyer said. The underwater landslides themselves ripped apart underwater communication cables connecting the U.S. and Europe. After all, getting a better grip on the mechanics of underwater landslides could give the public time to prepare for the hazards they cause. The techniques highlighted in the paper will also be made available to researchers interested in modeling underwater landslide deformation zones in other parts of the world.

Source: The Nation November 09, 2023 21:33 UTC